Lexi Wood mourns Presley Gerber death at age 27

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old model and son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and his ex-girlfriend Lexi Wood has publicly mourned him in an Instagram tribute posted Tuesday, September 22. Wood, 28, a reality star known for the show Summer House, dated Gerber briefly in 2022 and said the two remained close friends. In her post, shared with photos and videos of the pair, she wrote that it was hard to put into words what it means to lose someone who was such a meaningful part of my life for so many years, adding that friendship was always at the core of their relationship. Everyone who loved Presley and was loved by him knows he was one of the kindest, most open, loving and courageous people, Wood wrote. He loved so deeply, so purely, was incredibly romantic and thoughtful. She praised his resilience, writing that he fought so hard for his life and was brave enough to be open about that fight, and that he wanted to use his story to help other people. Among the images she posted was a photograph of a handwritten note reading, I'm so proud of you. You're amazing Lexi. I love you. Prez.