Presley Gerber’s Ex-Girlfriend Says They’re ‘Connected for Life’ in Heartbreaking New Tribute

Charlotte D’Alessio has posted a second public tribute to her late ex-boyfriend Presley Gerber.

The Canadian model, 27, shared a carousel of photos and videos on Instagram on Friday showing her and Gerber together during their relationship. The post included footage of the pair riding a mechanical bull and the late model wakeboarding.

“♥️ rest easy king,” D’Alessio captioned the carousel on her Instagram feed. “Love you so much Pres connected for life I’ll talk to you soon.”

Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend says they’re ‘connected for life’ in heartbreaking new tribute

This marks the second time this week that D’Alessio has spoken out following Gerber’s death. Earlier, she had shared an emotional tribute on her Instagram Stories featuring a photo of the couple embracing on a dock in swimsuits.

“Shared a pure love with you & for that I thank & honor your life. You deserved more time. You deserved more life. Very angry [about] this,” she wrote on Instagram Stories.

She also posted a video there of Gerber playfully running around with a small white dog, adding, “I will always remember you this way.” Additional images on her Stories showed Gerber playing with the dog in bed and the couple at a costume party.

Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend says they’re ‘connected for life’ in heartbreaking new tribute

D’Alessio and Gerber reportedly met through his sister, fellow model Kaia Gerber, in December 2017 and began dating shortly afterward. Their relationship ended years before his death, but D’Alessio’s recent posts have emphasized their enduring bond.

Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend says they’re ‘connected for life’ in heartbreaking new tribute

Gerber died on Sept. 20 at age 27 at a rehab facility in Santa Monica. The IMG model had entered Resolutions Living, a residential treatment center, where he suffered a fatal drug overdose. He had been open online about his years-long struggles with addiction and mental health.

Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend says they’re ‘connected for life’ in heartbreaking new tribute

The eldest child of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, Presley was cremated following his death. His parents are keeping his ashes at their Malibu home.

D’Alessio’s tributes have joined a wave of public mourning for Gerber from friends, family, and figures in the fashion world since news of his passing emerged.

Presley Gerber’s ex-girlfriend says they’re ‘connected for life’ in heartbreaking new tribute

The couple’s relationship had drawn attention during the late 2010s when both were rising names in the modeling industry, with D’Alessio building her profile in the Canadian and international markets while Gerber worked with IMG and appeared in campaigns tied to his family’s prominence.

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