The “King” of rock left a huge legacy both musical and personal. Father of an only daughter, Elvis Presley is a grandfather of four grandchildren. He would have celebrated his 87 years, this January 8.
This Saturday January 8, 2022, the “King” of rock and roll would have blown out his 87 candles. Elvis Presley died in 1977 at the age of 42, leaving behind his only daughter, Lisa Marie. Raised by her mother, Priscilla Presley, she inherits his father’s fortune at its 25 years following the death of the parents of the star. Married four times, the American is now the mother of four children of two different fathers. Fruits of her love with musician Danny Keough, she first gave birth to Riley in 1989 then Benjamin three years later. In 2008, the singer became twins mom : Harper and Finley with producer Michael Lockwood. The couple eventually broke up after more than 10 years of marriage.
Mother of a fulfilled family and well surrounded, Lisa Marie Presley unfortunately lived a drama on July 12, 2020. His son Benjamin Keough took his own life at the dawn of his 28 years, after a long battle with depression and addictions. After consuming alcohol and cocaine, the “King’s” grandson escaped a ball in the head at his home. It was finally his girlfriend who found him lifeless in the bathroom. A drama that never happened never delivered Elvis Presley’s daughter. Three months after her disappearance, the singer spoke on Instagram on the occasion of her birthday: “I’ll never be the same again.”
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The spirit of Elvis Presley still very present
Forever marked by this terrible event, the mother can count on the unfailing support of her three daughters. For her twins, now 14, Lisa Marie Presley has keep your head up : “I am staying to continue to protect and raise your little sisters”, she added to the attention of her late son on Instagram. The musician has also remained very close to her eldest daughter, Riley, with whom she collects regularly in Graceland. Formerly owned by Elvis Presley, the huge residence has since been transformed into a mausoleum and museum for pay homage to the legend music. Benjamin was also buried in the meditation garden in Graceland, alongside his grandfather.
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