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Lisa Marie Presley

Lisa Marie Presley was an American singer-songwriter and the only child of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Lisa Marie Presley was an American singer-songwriter and the only child of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. She died in 2023 at age 54 from complications of a small bowel obstruction.

Early life

Born on February 1, 1968, Lisa Marie Presley grew up in the public eye as the daughter of one of the most famous entertainers in the world. She spent much of her childhood at Graceland and later inherited control of the Presley estate.

Music career

Presley worked as a singer-songwriter and released one studio album under her own name. Her music career was separate from, but often viewed in relation to, her family legacy. She toured briefly but did not achieve the same level of fame as her father.

Personal life and death

She was married four times: to Danny Keough, Michael Jackson, Nicolas Cage, and Michael Lockwood. She had four children: Riley Keough, Benjamin Keough, and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood. Her son Benjamin died by suicide in 2020. Lisa Marie Presley died on January 12, 2023, from a small bowel obstruction caused by scar tissue from prior bariatric surgery. She was buried at Graceland.

In short

  • Only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.
  • Died in 2023 at age 54 from a small bowel obstruction.
  • Had four children, including actress Riley Keough.
  • Married four times, including to Michael Jackson and Nicolas Cage.
Canadian angle

Lisa Marie Presley was widely known in Canada through her connection to Elvis Presley, her celebrity marriages, and international media coverage of her death and family estate matters.

Quick questions

How did Lisa Marie Presley die?
She died from complications of a small bowel obstruction caused by scar tissue from prior bariatric surgery; her death was ruled natural.
How old was Lisa Marie Presley when she died?
She was 54 years old.
Who are Lisa Marie Presley's children?
Her children are Riley Keough, Benjamin Keough (deceased), and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood.

Sources

  1. NPRhttps://www.npr.org/2023/07/14/1187641098/lisa-marie-presley-cause-of-death
    Supports: Death cause, age at death, and surviving children
  2. The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/13/arts/music/lisa-marie-presley-death-cause.html
    Supports: Cause of death, age at death, and family details
  3. ABC Newshttps://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/lisa-marie-presley-cause-of-death/story?id=101232290
    Supports: Cause of death, age at death, and burial details
  4. Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examinerhttps://me.lacounty.gov/2023/press-releases/cause-and-manner-of-death-determined-for-lisa-marie-beaulieu-presley/
    Supports: Official cause and manner of death
  5. BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64255117
    Supports: Death announcement, age, and mention of son Benjamin's death
  6. Peoplehttps://people.com/lisa-marie-presley-death-legacy-everything-to-know-11814428
    Supports: Marriage history, children, and son Benjamin's death