Lisa Marie & Elvis Presley: Chilling Similarities Between Dad and Daughter’s Deaths Revealed after Her Autopsy
- It’s been six months since we lost Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the legendary singer Elvis Presley.
- The singer-songwriter’s autopsy was recently released, unveiling many new facts about her tragic demise.
- The striking similarities between the deaths of Lisa Marie and her father, Elvis Presley, are incredibly astonishing.
On January 12, 2023, tragedy struck the entertainment world as Lisa Marie Presley, the 54-year-old singer-songwriter and daughter of rock icon Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley, passed away. She was rushed to the hospital earlier that day after collapsing at her home in Calabasas, California, with suspected cardiac arrest.
Paramedics responded to the distress call at Lisa Marie’s residence on Normandy Drive in Calabasas, where the singer was not breathing. They immediately initiated CPR and noticed signs of life, prompting them to transfer her to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
Musician Lisa Marie Presley poses at the Wonderwall portrait studio during the 2013 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 5, 2013, in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images
Lisa Marie had made a public appearance just two days before the tragic incident. She attended the 2023 Golden Globes alongside her mother, Priscilla, and actor Austin Butler, who played Elvis in the movie “Elvis.” The news of her hospitalization shocked fans and the entertainment industry alike.
The recent autopsy report on Lisa Marie’s untimely death revealed distressing similarities to her father, Elvis’ demise in 1977.
Shortly after the heartbreaking event, Priscilla, Lisa Marie’s mother, confirmed the devastating news of her daughter’s passing. In a heartfelt statement, she described Lisa Marie as the most passionate, strong, and loving woman she had ever known, requesting privacy for the family as they cope with the profound loss.
Lisa Marie was known for her successful music career and her place in the iconic Presley family legacy. She leaves behind her twin daughters, Finley Aaron Love and Harper Vivienne Anne, whom she had with her ex-husband Michael Lockwood, daughter Riley Keough, and the memory of her late son Benjamin Keough, who tragically took his own life in 2020 at the age of 27.
Her daughter, Riley, spoke fondly of her mother as an inspiration and a strong, independent woman who shaped her own path without concern for others’ opinions.
Riley Keough (L) and Lisa Marie Presley at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles, on October 16, 2017, in Los Angeles, California| Source: Getty Images
How Did Elvis Presley Die Years Ago?
Just like Lisa Marie’s untimely and sudden death shocked the world, the passing of her dad, Elvis Presley, years ago had a similarly profound impact on millions of people.
Elvis died on August 16, 1977, at 42, when Lisa Marie was nine. His girlfriend at the time, Ginger Alden, found him unconscious on the bathroom floor of his master suite at Graceland. The music maestro was laid to rest in Graceland alongside his mother, Gladys Presley, father, Vernon Presley, and grandmother Minnie Mae Presley.
The preliminary autopsy findings indicated that the cause of his death was “cardiac arrhythmia,” and there was speculation about the possibility of a drug overdose due to the discovery of multiple prescription drugs in his body.
Elvis Presley and his wife, Priscilla, prepare to leave the hospital with their new daughter, Lisa Marie, in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 5, 1968. | Source: Getty Images
As the sole heir to her father’s estate following the deaths of her grandfather Vernon and great-grandmother Minnie Mae, Lisa Marie inherited Graceland. She cherished the memories and artifacts housed in Graceland’s private areas, offering comfort and a glimpse into her father’s life.
Lisa Marie experienced both moments of comfort and heartache related to her father’s legacy. While millions of tourists visited parts of Graceland, the upstairs portion of the house, where Elvis died, always remained private and preserved precisely as it was when he passed away.
The archive at Graceland held precious memories of Elvis and his family’s life, including his wallet with pictures of Lisa Marie and a blue scarf with a handwritten message to her, which she had never seen before.
A portrait of American singer and actor Elvis Presley wearing a purple shirt circa 1956. | Source: Getty Images
Reflecting on her childhood in a January 2009 interview, Lisa Marie described her father’s behavior as confusing and sometimes frightening, recalling moments when she had to support him as he stumbled and reassured him, “Don’t die. Are you going to die?”
After her father’s demise, Lisa Marie recalled seeing the paramedics take his body away and couldn’t fully comprehend what was happening.
On the day of his public viewing, she engaged in strange behaviors, like riding her golf cart, running around, and smoking cigarettes at the young age of nine, as reality hadn’t fully sunk in. She described feeling irrational and doing wacky things without fully understanding why.
Candid photo of Lisa Marie Presley at nine years old as she attends the first ever ‘Children’s Premiere’ benefit for the Thalians Community Mental Health Center at Cedars Cinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, March 1977. | Source: Getty Images
The Reported Similarities between Lisa Marie & Elvis Presley’s Deaths
The recent autopsy report on Lisa Marie’s untimely death revealed distressing similarities to her father, Elvis’ demise in 1977. Lisa Marie, aged 54, died due to complications from a small bowel obstruction, which had developed after she underwent weight-loss surgery years ago. The obstruction was a strangulated small bowel caused by adhesions from bariatric surgery.
Lisa Marie’s friends expressed shock and disbelief at the revelation of her cause of death, as they recalled her never being dangerously overweight and questioned why she had undergone such surgery. They were unaware of her bariatric surgery, and the news of her passing left them mourning the loss of their beloved friend.
Lisa Marie Presley arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere of “Mad Max: Fury Road” at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on May 7, 2015, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
In the months leading up to her passing, Lisa Marie had chosen a reclusive lifestyle, intensified by the heart-wrenching loss of her beloved son, Benjamin, in July 2020.
Additionally, she seemed to promote Baz Luhrmann’s movie “Elvis” in 2022 and reportedly underwent a crash diet, shedding 40 pounds, to look her absolute best for the occasion, possibly influenced by financial struggles and the hope of boosting sales related to her father’s legacy.
The autopsy report revealed the presence of “therapeutic” levels of oxycodone and buprenorphine in her system, both opioids used for pain relief and addiction treatment, respectively. However, the report emphasized that these drugs were not contributing factors in her death, as no evidence of injury or foul play was found.
American singer Elvis Presley (1935 – 1977) is seen performing in the ‘Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite’, televised concert at the Honolulu International Center, Hawaii, January 14, 1973. | Source: Getty Images
Elvis, known as the “King of Rock & Roll,” had also dealt with similar issues, with post-mortem examinations revealing severe and chronic constipation, possibly contributing to his heart attack. The report suggested that his efforts to have a bowel movement put pressure on his heart and aorta, impacting his health.
Both father and daughter were found by someone close to them during their medical emergencies. Lisa Marie was discovered unconscious at her Calabasas home by her ex-husband, while Elvis was found in the bathroom at Graceland by his then-girlfriend, Alden.
Moreover, both had various drugs in their systems at the time of their deaths, although the drugs were not considered to be the cause of their passing. Lisa Marie had therapeutic levels of oxycodone, an opioid for pain relief after cosmetic surgery, and other substances related to addiction treatment.
Lisa Marie Presley with Icelandic Glacial at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 10, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
Despite their challenges, Lisa Marie and Elvis demonstrated strength in facing their struggles. Lisa Marie was actively engaged in grief counseling and planned to share her experiences through a podcast. She was also eager to begin working on a book about grief and invited other grieving parents into her home for support.
