Presley Gerber’s ex says they’re ‘connected for life’ as funeral plans are being made
Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend Charlotte D’Alessio has honoured the life of the model one week after this death aged 27.
D’Alessio paid tribute to Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber who are reportedly planning a private funeral, with an emotional post that looked back on their relationship.
Presley Gerber and Charlotte D’Alessio dated for about two years from 2018. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar)
“Rest easy king,” D’Alessio wrote alongside photos and videos of memories they shared together.
“Love you so much Pres. Connected for life. I’ll talk to you soon,” she wrote in the tribute posted on Saturday.
In one photo, the pair who dated about two years from 2018 to 2020, were seen embracing in a black and white professional photo.
Another memory showed the former couple posing at a function in all-black, while videos shared an insight into some of their fun times together, including videos of Gerber riding a mechanical bull and surfing.
Friends and fans rallied around D’Alessio, with one commenting: “Special one ❤️🩹 so sorry for you loss 🥺“.
“Rest In Peace Presley 💔🕊️ We will Miss You Forever,” wrote another in the comments section.
“I’m so sorry for your loss Charlotte 😢💔 you will be connected forever,” said a third.
D’Alessio’s touching tribute comes after the Canadian model and content creator said she was “very angry” over the death of Gerber.
Charlotte D’Alessio said Gerber “deserved more time”. Instagram/@charlottedalessio
In an earlier Instagram story after news of Gerber’s death, D’Alessio said she “shared a pure love” with the late star.
“[And] for that I thank & honor your life,” she wrote. “You deserved more time. You deserved more life. Very angry [about] this.
“Love you Pres. always. Up there, down here. don’t ever doubt that we all love you so much. I hope you can feel it.”
D’Alessio looked back on their relationship in a touching tribute. Instagram/@charlottedalessio
Gerber to be laid to rest
Gerber has reportedly been cremated at age 27 as authorities continue to investigate what caused his death.
A death certificate obtained by TMZ shows Gerber’s body was released to his family following an examination and cremated at Rose Family Funeral Home.
His parents will reportedly keep his ashes at their California home.
Gerber pictured with his younger sister Kaia Gerber, mum Cindy Crawford and dad Rande Gerber. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Funeral plans are now being made, according to TMZ, with the family reportedly considering a small service.
His official cause of death has not been determined, with further testing ordered by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner before a finding can be made.
Gerber was pronounced dead by paramedics at 9.45am on September 20 after emergency crews were called to the Santa Monica rehabilitation facility.
TMZ reports he had arrived at the facility the previous night and was later found inside a bedroom.
Audio of emergency dispatches previously obtained by media outlets referred first to a cardiac arrest and later to a suspected overdose.
But authorities have not confirmed an overdose as his cause of death. Investigators are also awaiting toxicology findings.
The family asked for privacy following his death, a representative said in a statement.
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