resley Gerber’s body has reportedly been released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner following the completion of his autopsy, days after his tragic demise.Presley Gerber’s body releasedThe 27-year-old model and son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber died at a Los Angeles-area rehabilitation facility, reportedly just a few hours after checking in. According to TMZ, online Medical Examiner records indicate that Gerber’s body has been released, although the records do not specify who currently has custody of his remains.His official cause and manner of death remain “deferred” as authorities await the results of additional testing.
Presley Gerber died from suspected overdose
Gerber died on September 20 after being found unresponsive at the rehab facility. Dispatch recordings indicated a call for a cardiac arrest at around 9:35 a.m., while a separate dispatch referenced an apparent overdose. He was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m.Santa Monica police have said they are investigating the death as a suspected overdose, with no indication of foul play.
Reports of ketamine prescription emerge
The latest development comes as TMZ reports that Gerber had been prescribed ketamine by a doctor despite having what sources described as a history of problems with the substance.TMZ claims the model had spoken to close friends about his issues with ketamine before his death. The news outlet also reported that Gerber appeared intoxicated when he arrived at the rehabilitation facility on Saturday, just hours before he was found unresponsive.
Presley Gerber’s death case linked to Matthew Perry
The reports have raised questions about what substances in Gerber’s system at the time of his death. His case has also drawn comparisons to the death of actor Matthew Perry, who died in October 2023. Perry had been prescribed ketamine for depression and anxiety and was later found to have received the drug from other sources. His death was ruled an accident caused by the acute effects of ketamine, with drowning and other contributing factors also cited.However, there is currently no official finding that ketamine played a role in his death, with toxicology and other testing still pending.
Presley Gerber on his struggle with addiction
Gerber had been open about his own struggles with addiction and mental health. Months before his death, he documented his decision to undergo an ibogaine “flood dose” treatment in an attempt to address his addiction. In the post, he spoke about being frightened by the treatment while expressing hope that it would help him find his way back to himself.The model had also spoken publicly about his mental health and substance-use struggles, saying he hoped that sharing his experiences could help others facing similar challenges.Gerber’s family has asked for privacy following his death.His parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and sister Kaia Gerber have not publicly commented on the latest developments.
