Years after their breakup, Summer House star Lexi Wood is still struggling to grieve the loss of her ex, Presley Gerber. The couple once shared a close bond and made a much-loved young Hollywood pair before they eventually broke up in 2022. After Presley’s sudden death inside a high-end rehab, Wood has finally broken her silence with a deeply emotional tribute to the model.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Lexi shared an emotional message, accompanied by sweet photos of the pair, as she reflected on their years of friendship and relationship.
Lexi Wood remembers Presley Gerber as ‘brave’ and ‘incredibly resilient’
Lexi shared a lengthy note on Instagram along with a carousel of photos and videos featuring sweet moments from the time she and Presley were together. In her tribute, the reality TV star described the late model as someone whose kindness and openness left a lasting impression on those around him.
She penned, “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,” reflecting on their years of friendship and relationship. Wood added that through “every chapter and every version of our relationship, friendship was always at the core of it.”
The Summer House star remembered Presley as someone who loved deeply and purely, describing him as “one of the kindest, most open, loving, and courageous people.” She described him as “incredibly romantic and thoughtful,” while reflecting on the model’s struggles and his willingness to speak publicly about them. She wrote:
“He was also incredibly resilient. He fought so hard for his life, and he was brave enough to be open about that fight. More than anything, he wanted to use his story to help other people, and he did.”
Presley Gerber and Lexi Wood dated after years of friendship
Presley and Wood were friends before they briefly dated in 2022. Speaking about Presley, she said they met through a mutual friend around 2015 and fell for each other at first sight. Presley, too, echoed similar sentiments, saying, “I have been in love with her since the day I laid eyes on her.”
Lexi was also close with Presley’s family. It didn’t take Presley long to formally introduce her to his famous parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. The couple kept their relationship under wraps until their first public appearance at the Casamigos Halloween bash on October 28, 2022, where they dressed up as the couple from The Flintstones.
The duo went Instagram official the next month after he posted an Instagram carousel showing them sharing a passionate kiss. He captioned it as “Guys, I did it!” along with red hearts and infinity emojis. An audio clip that accompanied the post stated, “Guys, I did it. I’ve found the person that makes me the happiest person I’ve ever been.” The post sparked engagement buzz, which neither party ever addressed. However, they split soon after.
After his passing, Lexi said she felt fortunate to have shared so many years of friendship with Presley, describing the memories and love they shared as something she would always carry with her. She concluded by saying:
“I feel so lucky to have shared so many years of friendship, so many memories and so much love with him. He will always hold such a special place in my heart, and we will all miss him forever.”
The L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to PEOPLE that Presley Gerber’s death remains under investigation, with limited information currently available. Paramedics pronounced him dead at 9:45 a.m. on September 20, 2026, and the Santa Monica Police Department is handling the investigation, treating Presley’s death as a suspected overdose.
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