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Elvis Presley's grandson Benjamin Keough dies at 27 in apparent suicide

Benjamin Keough, son of Lisa Marie Presley and Elvis Presley's grandson died at 27 in Calabasas, California. Lisa's representative Roger Widynowski released a statement about Keough's demise. He reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Published : Jul 13, 2020, 1:36 PM IST

Updated : Jul 13, 2020, 4:53 PM IST

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Los Angeles: Benjamin Storm Keough, son of Lisa Marie Presley and Elvis Presley's grandson is no more. He died at the age of 27.

Keough breathed his last in Calabasas, California. According to a news portal, Keough died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Lisa Marie's representative Roger Widynowski released a statement on the demise.

"She is completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated but trying to stay strong for her 11-year-old twins and her oldest daughter Riley. She adored that boy. He was the love of her life," said Marie's representative.

Keough is a brother to actor Riley Keough. His father is musician Danny Keough whom Lisa Marie divorced in 1994.

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In 2019, Lisa Marie tweeted a photograph of her family which included Keough. Many commented on his resemblance to his legendary grandfather.

Nancy Sinatra, who starred alongside Elvis Presley in the 1968 film Speedway, took to Twitter to send her condolences to Lis Marie Presley, writing: "I have known you since before your mama gave birth to you, never dreaming you would have pain like this in your life. I'm so very sorry."

With inputs from IANS

Los Angeles: Benjamin Storm Keough, son of Lisa Marie Presley and Elvis Presley's grandson is no more. He died at the age of 27.

Keough breathed his last in Calabasas, California. According to a news portal, Keough died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Lisa Marie's representative Roger Widynowski released a statement on the demise.

"She is completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated but trying to stay strong for her 11-year-old twins and her oldest daughter Riley. She adored that boy. He was the love of her life," said Marie's representative.

Keough is a brother to actor Riley Keough. His father is musician Danny Keough whom Lisa Marie divorced in 1994.

READ | Oscar winner Ennio Morricone dies at 91

In 2019, Lisa Marie tweeted a photograph of her family which included Keough. Many commented on his resemblance to his legendary grandfather.

Nancy Sinatra, who starred alongside Elvis Presley in the 1968 film Speedway, took to Twitter to send her condolences to Lis Marie Presley, writing: "I have known you since before your mama gave birth to you, never dreaming you would have pain like this in your life. I'm so very sorry."

With inputs from IANS

Last Updated : Jul 13, 2020, 4:53 PM IST
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