Presley Gerber, 27, Dies in Rehab; Friends Allege Doctor Kept Prescribing Ketamine

Those same friends allege the very care meant to stabilize Gerber may have played a role in his decline, though nothing has been confirmed. The claims center on a doctor accused of continuing to prescribe ketamine despite already knowing Gerber’s history.

The Circumstances of His Death

Gerber had entered the Santa Monica clinic seeking structure and a path away from struggles he had spoken about publicly. He had previously described his mental health as “really bad” and had spoken about medications that fluctuated over time.

His comments now read, to those close to him, like an early warning that went unaddressed. The exact circumstances of his death inside or around the treatment program have not been officially detailed.

Claims About His Doctor and Treatment

Friends allege that a doctor kept prescribing ketamine to Gerber even while aware of his medical and psychological history. That claim has sparked anger and pointed questions about where medical responsibility ends and unnecessary risk begins.

No official body has confirmed wrongdoing, and the doctor in question has not been named in verified reporting. These remain allegations from people who knew Gerber, not findings from an investigation or medical board.

What Remains Unknown

An autopsy has been conducted, but results confirming the official cause of death are still pending. Until that report is released, the specific role of ketamine, treatment decisions, or any other factor cannot be established with certainty.

Cindy Crawford and her family have not issued any public statement. They have been left, as friends describe it, with silence where answers should be.

Gerber’s death adds to a pattern seen in other high-profile losses tied to addiction and mental illness. Even with resources, fame, and access to care, his family now faces the same unanswered questions confronting so many others who have lost someone the same way.