Presley Gerber’s Ex-Girlfriend Lexi Wood Shares Emotional Tribute: “He Fought So Hard for His Life”

Lexi Wood Speaks Out After Presley’s Passing

Lexi Wood is mourning Presley Gerber, her former boyfriend and longtime friend, after he passed away at just 27.

On September 22, the model shared a collection of photos and videos from their time together, offering a personal glimpse into their relationship and the bond they maintained beyond their brief romance in 2022.

“It’s hard to put into words what it means to lose someone who was such a meaningful part of my life for so many years,” Lexi wrote.

She explained that friendship had always remained at the heart of their connection, regardless of how their relationship changed over time.

She Remembered Him as Loving, Kind and Courageous

Lexi described Presley as one of the kindest, most open and loving people she had known.

She remembered him as someone who loved deeply, showed affection freely and made an effort to express how much other people meant to him.

Her tribute also revealed how much she admired his courage in discussing his personal struggles publicly.

“He fought so hard for his life,” she wrote, emphasizing that Presley had been brave enough to speak openly about his experiences.

Presley Wanted His Story to Help Others

Presley, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, had previously spoken about his struggles with addiction, depression and mental health.

Rather than keeping those experiences private, he used social media and interviews to discuss his recovery journey.

Lexi said helping other people was one of his biggest motivations. She believed his willingness to share his story had made a difference to those who were facing similar challenges.

Her words portrayed a young man who wanted his difficult experiences to serve a purpose beyond his own life.

Their Relationship Continued Beyond Romance

Presley and Lexi made their relationship public in November 2022. Although their romantic relationship was brief, her tribute made clear that their connection did not simply disappear when they went their separate ways.

She reflected on the years of friendship, memories and affection they shared, expressing gratitude for the time they had together.

“I feel so lucky to have shared so many years of friendship, so many memories and so much love with him,” she wrote.

She ended her message by saying Presley would always hold a special place in her heart and that he would be missed forever.

Presley’s Family Is Facing a Devastating Loss

Presley passed away on September 20, 2026, at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California. He was 27.

Authorities initially investigated his passing as a suspected overdose, but his official cause and manner of death remained pending additional testing at the time of the reports.

His family, including Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and his younger sister, Kaia Gerber, has been left grieving an unexpected loss. People reported that the family was in shock and deeply saddened.

A Tribute to the Person Behind the Headlines

Presley’s life was often discussed in connection with his famous family, modeling career and personal struggles. But Lexi’s tribute focused on something more intimate: the person she knew, the love they shared and the courage she saw in him.

Her message was not simply about losing a former boyfriend. It was about losing someone who had remained meaningful in her life for years.

Through her memories, Lexi honored Presley as a loving friend who continued trying to overcome his struggles and wanted to use his experiences to help others.

For those who cared about him, that is the part of his story they hope people will remember.