Cameron Rorrison has shared an emotional tribute to Presley Gerber days after the 27-year-old model died at a rehabilitation facility in California.
Rorrison, who previously dated Gerber, reflected on his personality and the qualities she hopes people will remember. In an Instagram Stories post shared on September 26, she described him as someone with a deeply compassionate nature.
Her tribute comes as authorities continue investigating Presley Gerber’s death. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has not yet determined his official cause and manner of death.
Cameron Rorrison remembers Presley Gerber.
Rorrison said she had struggled to find the right words following Gerber’s death.
Rather than focusing on his public career, she highlighted the way he treated other people. She remembered his openness, compassion and ability to make people feel valued.
Rorrison also described his humanity as one of his most remarkable qualities. She said she had not encountered the same kind of honesty and purity in another person since knowing Gerber.
She ended the tribute by remembering him as an “angel in this life” and expressing hope that he could feel the love being sent his way. Her comments were also reported by E! News and TMZ.
Cameron Rorrison and Presley Gerber’s relationship
Rorrison and Gerber were romantically linked from 2018 to 2020.
The former couple had previously been seen together publicly, including at events in Los Angeles. Their relationship also received attention during Gerber’s early years in the modelling industry.
Us Weekly previously reported that the pair began dating in May 2018 and ended their relationship in early 2020.
Rorrison is now among several people from Gerber’s past who have publicly remembered him following his death.
What is known about Presley Gerber’s death?
Presley Gerber died on September 20, 2026, at age 27. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, he died at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, California.
The Santa Monica Police Department has been investigating the death as a suspected overdose. Police have also said there was no indication of foul play. However, the suspected overdose is not the final official cause of death.
The medical examiner has deferred determining the cause and manner of death while additional testing is conducted. That means the circumstances remain subject to the ongoing investigation.
Presley Gerber had spoken publicly about mental health and addiction.
Before his death, Gerber was open about his experiences with mental health and substance use.
During a 2023 appearance on the Studio 22 podcast, he discussed his experiences with depression and his desire to help people facing similar challenges.
Gerber said he hoped that speaking about his own experiences could help others who were struggling. His comments reflected an effort to use his public platform to encourage people to seek support without judgement.
His openness about these issues became an important part of how he presented himself publicly in the years before his death.
Presley Gerber’s modelling career
Gerber was known professionally as a model and followed a career that had connections to the fashion industry from a young age.
He was the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber.
According to the Associated Press, Gerber signed with IMG Models and began modelling as a teenager. His work included campaigns and appearances connected to major fashion and commercial brands.
His public profile, however, increasingly included his discussions about mental health and recovery rather than only his modelling work.