Lexi Wood has publicly remembered her former boyfriend Presley Gerber, sharing a collection of photographs and video clips that offered a deeply personal look at the years they spent in each other’s lives. Although their romance was relatively brief in the public eye, Wood emphasized that their relationship evolved while their friendship remained an important constant. Gerber and Wood confirmed their relationship on Instagram in November 2022 with beach photos and affectionate posts, including Gerber’s declaration that he had found the person who made him happiest and Wood’s message that she was in love. Their relationship ended about a month later, with sources saying the pair realized it was not going to become long-term and that Wood initiated the split. In her tribute, Wood remembered Gerber as kind, loving, thoughtful, romantic, open and courageous. She also highlighted his determination, saying he had fought hard for his life and wanted to use his experiences to help others. The memories she chose included moments by the ocean, affectionate snapshots, a sunset by a pool, a playful image of their shadows forming a heart in the sand, a group selfie, an embrace on a city street and a video of them smiling together in the rain.

One especially meaningful detail stood out among the collection: a yellow sticky note on a laptop containing a handwritten message from Gerber that read, “I’m so proud of you, you’re amazing Lexi. I love you — Prez.” Wood ended her remembrance by saying she felt fortunate to have shared years of friendship, memories and love with him and that he would always have a special place in her heart. Her tribute comes amid reports about Gerber’s final days and his struggles with addiction and mental health. According to reports, he checked into Resolutions Living of Santa Monica at about 10 p.m. on September 19, 2026, seeking help, and police were called to the facility around 9:35 a.m. the following morning after a possible overdose was reported. A law-enforcement source told NBC News that he was found unresponsive in the room where he had been sleeping, while authorities have said the death remains under investigation and that there was no indication of foul play. The medical examiner has said additional testing is needed before a definitive cause and manner of death can be determined. Gerber had previously spoken openly about depression and addiction and created “Mental Health Mondays” to encourage conversations about subjects people often keep private. His sister Kaia Gerber recently described him as someone willing to be deeply human in public, saying he had become an “absolute teacher” for the family. Friends including Paris Hilton, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Jason Kennedy also shared emotional tributes, remembering Gerber for his kindness, sensitivity, openness and willingness to discuss his struggles in hopes of helping others.