In the months before his death at 27, Presley Gerber was reportedly receiving extensive support as he struggled with addiction and questions about his future. Sources cited by Page Six said the model had been feeling a lack of purpose and wanted desperately to overcome his substance-use problems. He reportedly entered a structured recovery residence in Santa Monica on the night of September 19, 2026, only hours before emergency responders were called the following morning. Dispatch records reportedly show that authorities were sent to the property around 9:35 a.m. for calls involving cardiac arrest and a possible overdose. Presley was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead roughly 10 minutes later. His autopsy has been completed, but his official cause and manner of death remain deferred while toxicology and additional testing are pending. Police have said there is currently no indication of foul play and have reportedly spoken with other residents as they work to reconstruct his final hours.

One particularly significant detail has emerged about the support surrounding Presley before his death. According to TMZ, his sober coach had reportedly been closely involved in his life for several months and traveled with him while providing around-the-clock support. It remains unknown whether the coach was physically present at the Santa Monica residence when the emergency occurred. Investigators are also examining what substances may have been involved and where they came from. TMZ reported that sources claimed a doctor had prescribed Presley ketamine despite his history of addiction, although the physician was not publicly identified and those allegations have not been established as official findings. Presley had previously spoken about struggles involving alcohol, opioids, anti-anxiety medications, benzodiazepines, and ketamine. His family—Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and Kaia Gerber—has asked for privacy while authorities continue their investigation. For now, important questions surrounding his final hours remain unanswered.