Paris Hilton honors Presley Gerber after his death at 27

Paris Hilton has paid tribute to her friend Presley Gerber, who passed away at the age of 27. In an Instagram post, Hilton described Gerber as a 'beautiful soul' and expressed her heartbreak over his death. She shared a throwback photo of the two and reflected on their friendship, stating, 'I cared about you so much and I’m going to miss you more than words can say.' Gerber was the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and had a history of struggles with addiction. He died at a rehab facility, and an autopsy has not yet been completed. Gerber had previously made headlines for his battles with substance abuse, including a DUI arrest at age 19 and a near-fatal fentanyl overdose in 2024. His sister, Kaia Gerber, recently spoke about his struggles, emphasizing the impact on their family and the importance of open discussions regarding addiction.