Presley Gerber High in Sober House On Video the Night He Died ... What Really Happened

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TMZ has obtained a video of Presley Gerber at the sober house where he died, and sources with direct knowledge have filled in the blanks for us ... and the circumstances of his death are shocking.

The video was shot by Presley inside the Santa Monica facility, Resolutions Living, around 10 PM Saturday night. He appears in a bedroom and other areas of the house. There is no one else in sight.

It is apparent Presley is high. The video is jumpy because we slowed it down.

Presley Gerber Last Girlfriend's Emotional Goodbye

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Presley Gerber's last girlfriend is remembering their final months together ... sharing selfies and love notes in a touching tribute after his death.

Charlie Manley posted a carousel Monday night with several selfies of the couple, a handwritten note from Presley, a bouquet of flowers, and a video of waves crashing.

Charlie called Presley "the most incredible and inspirational human" she'd ever known and said she feels "endlessly lucky" to have loved him -- and been loved by him -- during his final months.

Presley Gerber Sober House Knew He Was High, But Still Let Him In

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Presley Gerber was high before entering the sober house where he died, and the facility knew he was under the influence but still let him in ... sources tell TMZ.

Multiple sources, one with direct knowledge, tell TMZ ... the afternoon before Presley's death, a member of his sober team called Resolutions Living saying they wanted to take Presley to the facility's sober house, but wanted to know if the staff would take him, because he was "high."

The staff responded ... bring him in.

Presley Gerber's Family Considering Creative, Private Memorial

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Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber, and Kaia Gerber are leaning toward a private gathering for Presley Gerber instead of a public memorial or funeral ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... the family had been considering services at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills and Malibu Presbyterian Church, but plans are now shifting toward something extremely private at the family's Malibu home, with only close relatives and a few friends expected to be invited.

The circumstances surrounding Presley's death have been understandably devastating for the family ... and our sources say they even considered skipping a formal memorial altogether.

Today's Gripping Stories TMZ, NYP 'The Low Down' ... Presley Gerber's Ketamine Addiction, Scherzinger's Burn, AEW Star Dies

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Presley Gerber was prescribed ketamine by a doctor ... and sources say they think his family should sue because the 27-year-old had a known addiction to the substance.

Check out the new YouTube collab between TMZ and the New York Post, "The Low Down," where we bring you stories that are gripping, outrageous, and sometimes scandalous.

Nicole Scherzinger shared a shocking picture of a burn she suffered on her leg from boiling water ... though she still went through with her show in Germany.

Presley Gerber He Was My Superhero ... Ex-GF Fires Off Tribute Post

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Presley Gerber's ex-girlfriend is remembering him as a superhero in her life ... sharing an image of him showing off his action-star skills as part of her emotional farewell.

Actress Jewell Farshad posted about the late 27-year-old late Sunday evening -- about a week after Presley was found dead inside a Santa Monica sober living facility -- recalling the time they went to a shooting range.

In her caption, she called Presley a "real-life superhero" and "battleground partner."

Presley Gerber's Ex-Girlfriend Calls Him an 'Angel' In Emotional Post

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Presley Gerber's ex-girlfriend Cameron Rorrison is remembering him after his tragic death last week ... and her emotional post is dedicated to what a good guy he was.

Admitting the she had a "difficult time finding the words" ... Cameron said Presley had a "wide open heart" -- and will remember him for his "inspiring compassion" and "incredible understanding."

She wrote ... "One of the most amazing things about him was his humanity and his unique way of making every person, no matter who, feel as brilliant and important as the next. An incredibly beautiful quality I have yet to see as honest and pure in another person since."

Kaia Gerber Hangs With Friend At Hollywood Hills Home Amid Presley's Death Certificate Release

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Kaia Gerber is leaning on her friends for support after her late brother Presley Gerber's death certificate was released ... as a new pic shows her hanging out with a pal.

In the photo ... Kaia and a friend -- who were both wearing sunglasses -- can be seen arriving together at her Hollywood Hills home Friday.

We reported earlier ... Kaia's dad Rande Gerber was seen showing up to Presley's Los Angeles home after news broke that Presley had been cremated.

Rande Gerber Seen Returning to Son Presley's L.A. Home

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Rande Gerber was spotted returning to his late son Presley Gerber's Los Angeles home ... amid news that Presley had been cremated.

In the pics obtained by TMZ ... Rande -- who wore shorts, a T-shirt and a hat -- kept his head down as he walked toward the front door of his late son's house Friday.

We reported earlier ... Presley's death certificate obtained by TMZ revealed that he was cremated at the Rose Family Funeral Home just days after his passing.

Presley Gerber Taken to Rehab by Friend, Personal Coach

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Presley Gerber was dropped off at the rehab facility where he died by a friend, along with his personal coach on his team ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Presley's team found the Santa Monica facility and arranged for him to go there. His family -- Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber -- had recently discussed Presley returning to treatment, but they didn't know he was going to this specific center and would never have approved of it.

As TMZ previously reported ... Presley arrived shortly after 6 PM Saturday while appearing to be under the influence of a substance.

Presley Gerber Family 'Shattered,' Body Cremated ... Cause of Death Still Under Investigation

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Presley Gerber has been cremated just days after his shocking death in a Santa Monica rehab facility ... according to the death certificate obtained by TMZ.

The death certificate says Presley was cremated at the Rose Family Funeral Home. Presley is described as an entrepreneur who worked in mental health, and his ashes will be kept at Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's Malibu mansion.

While his body has been cremated and the autopsy complete, it appears the M.E. is still waiting for test results to come back before announcing an official cause of death ... listing it as deferred and pending investigation.

Laura Dern I'm Showing Up For Kaia Gerber ... And I Come Bearing Gifts

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Kaia Gerber is receiving support from Hollywood royalty during a trying time ... with Laura Dern showing up at her home ... and she wasn't empty-handed.

The legendary actress was spotted grabbing goodie bags and a flower bouquet from her car outside Kaia's Los Angeles-area home ... paying a visit as the model mourns her brother Presley's death.

Laura wore a black sweater and blue jeans to see her friend.

Presley Gerber Sober Living Owner's Criminal Past

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The owner of the sober living facility where Presley Gerber died reportedly had a criminal past involving drugs and a minor.

According to Page Six, Dr. Reza Nabavi was arrested back in February 2002 after Oakland police found him asleep in his car in an area with a reputation for "frequent narcotic and prostitution activity."

Nabavi was reportedly with a 15-year-old girl, who allegedly told officers she was high on meth and didn't know Nabavi very well. Nabavi was 25 at the time.

Kaia Gerber Cat Missing in Hollywood Hills ... Days After Presley's Death

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Kaia Gerber's friends are helping her search for her missing cat ... just days after her brother, Presley Gerber, died from a suspected overdose.

Influencer Jake Shane, actor Lewis Pullman and director Carissa Gallo were spotted arriving in her neighborhood before they canvassed the Hollywood Hills looking for her missing pet, Tony.

The trio put posters up in the neighborhood alerting residents to a "LOST CAT" ... the flyers say Tony was last seen on Tuesday, and there's a reward for finding the feline.

Presley Gerber Death Sober Home Didn't Need License ... Founder Once Had His Suspended

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The sober home where Presley Gerber died didn't need to be licensed by the state of California ... and the psychologist who opened it had his license yanked prior to launching the facility.

The California Department of Public Health tells TMZ ... it does not license or regulate Resolutions Therapeutic Services or Resolutions Living -- the facility where Presley was found dead from a suspected drug overdose.

The California Department of Health Care Services also tells TMZ ... it has no record of Resolutions operating as a licensed substance-use disorder residential treatment facility in Santa Monica.

Presley Gerber Found Dead In Bedroom at Luxe Rehab Facility

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Presley Gerber was found in a bedroom inside the Santa Monica sober living home where he died ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the investigation tell TMZ ... Presley's body was near the bed when he was found on Sunday. Our sources indicate Presley's body was not on the bed, but they could not clarify the exact location he had been found.

We're also told fentanyl has not come up in the investigation thus far, though the Medical Examiner's toxicology testing will ultimately determine what was in his system.