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Police Investigate Presley Gerber Death as Suspected Overdose

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 2:53 PM UTC · How we work

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Cindy Crawford Announces Death

Cindy Crawford announced her son Presley Gerber died at a Santa Monica rehab on September 20.
Santa Monica Police detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose with no foul-play indication.
Kaia Gerber posted an Instagram tribute calling Presley her “best buddy” and expressing lifelong love.
Presley, a model for Moschino, Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana, had publicly discussed mental-health and substance-use issues.

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Presley Preps Ibogaine

Presley posted an Instagram video in March preparing for an ibogaine flood dose at a wellness clinic in Cancún.
Ibogaine, a psychedelic from the Tabernanthe iboga shrub, is studied for treating opioid and cocaine addiction.
Stanford Medicine noted ibogaine may boost brain signaling pathways linked to addiction and depression.
Presley’s “Mental Health Mondays” series ended in 2025 after two years of weekly posts.

History

Historical Context

River Phoenix died of acute multiple drug intoxication at age 23 outside the Viper Room on October 31, 1993, prompting media scrutiny of celebrity addiction. The 2024 suspected overdose of Presley Gerber, who sought ibogaine treatment in Cancún alongside model Kaia Gerber and fashion brands Moschino and Calvin Klein, echoes that earlier tragedy and revives calls for stronger mental-health and addiction programs.

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Cindy Crawford Announces Death

Cindy Crawford announced her son Presley Gerber died at a Santa Monica rehab on September 20.
Santa Monica Police detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose with no foul-play indication.
Kaia Gerber posted an Instagram tribute calling Presley her “best buddy” and expressing lifelong love.
Presley, a model for Moschino, Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana, had publicly discussed mental-health and substance-use issues.

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