Presley Gerber’s Final Instagram Post Reveals Drug List Before Overdose

Presley Gerber, the 27‑year‑old model and son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday in a Los Angeles rehabilitation facility on a suspected overdose. The death was confirmed by his parents, who requested privacy during this difficult time.

Several outlets reported the incident.

In the months before his death, Gerber had shared candid updates about his mental health struggles on social media. On Dec. 1, 2025—after he had already passed away—he posted a captioned video in which he disclosed the medications he had been taking.

The post was his last Instagram post, shared on Aug. 5, showed him smiling in a garden setting, casually posing while wearing an outfit from Vuori clothing. He had also run a “Mental Health Mondays” series, inviting followers to discuss addiction and recovery.

## Background & Context

Gerber’s final post described alcohol as “no longer serving” him and said he was focusing on having “good influences” around him. He had already been vocal about wanting to distance himself from certain people in Hollywood that he felt had contributed to his struggles.

Earlier, the model had spoken about the sheer number of psychiatrists he consulted—reportedly fifteen—who each prescribed up to twenty different medications. He wrote that they all told him to take “this if you feel like this, take this as needed,” but he wanted more direction.

His comment reflected a frustration with the fragmented approach of psychiatric care.

In addition to prescription drugs, Gerber had experimented with unconventional treatments. He noted using ibogaine, a West African root bark psychoactive, in an effort to combat opioid addiction. He had shared these experiments during his “Mental Health Mondays” updates.

## What the Posts Revealed

In the Dec. 1 upload,

Gerber wrote, “Here’s some clarity for ya – the truth will set you free (hopefully) haha.” He listed Valium to calm his central nervous system, buprenorphine to treat pain and opioid use disorders, and Xanax for “when the panic attacks [were] really, really bad.” He framed the disclosure as an attempt to demystify his battle and reduce stigma.

His earlier posts listed the medications he had been taking. In a longer comment he wrote, “Every psychiatrist I’ve had — and I’ve had, like, 15 — they’re all like, ‘Here’s 20 medications. Take this if you feel like this, take this as needed,’ and I’m like, ‘No, don’t give me that much leeway.

I need some direction.’” The quote highlights the overwhelming sense of choice he felt when navigating multiple prescriptions.

He also said he had heavily cut back from drinking—“as alcohol was ‘no longer serving’ him”—and was focusing on having “good influences” around him as he battled addiction issues. He noted that the reduction in alcohol helped him manage anxiety better.

## Impact & Family Response

Gerber’s parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, confirmed the tragedy in a statement that asked for privacy during this very difficult and painful time. The statement emphasized the family’s desire for privacy during this painful period. They requested the public respect their privacy during this sensitive period.

His sister Kaia, 24, praised him for his candid approach to addiction, calling him “the greatest teacher” for showing that “there’s only so much you can hide from the world.” Kaia emphasized that her brother’s openness offered hope to others facing similar challenges.

She highlighted that her brother’s willingness to share his experience could help reduce stigma.

In the final lines of his Dec. 1 post, he wrote, “I’m hoping this reaches people in many ways so you feel like you’re not alone, because that is how I feel most of the time.” The family’s quiet tribute underscores the personal toll of substance abuse. His final words were a call for solidarity and understanding.