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Benjamin Keough, son of Lisa Marie Presley, died at age 27 from apparent suicide this July 12.
According TMZ, authorities reported that his death was caused by an apparent suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Keough was the actress’s brother Riley Keough and grandson of the rock and roll legend Elvis Presley.
Presley posts infrequently on social media, but one of her most recent Instagram posts was a black and white photo shared in 2019, with Benjamin and his other children. When Presley released the photo, it quickly went viral when fans noticed the great physical resemblance between Keough and his super famous grandfather, the music icon. Elvis Presley.
In addition to his older sister Riley, Benjamin had two younger sisters, the Harper and Finley Lockwood twins; The photo was taken at a family birthday party for Riley’s 30th birthday.
Benjamin Keough had plans to pursue a music career
In his teens, Keough seemed to follow in the footsteps of his musical family. In 2009, The Daily Telegraph reported that Keough (who was “Presley” as an artist at the time) signed a $ 5 million, 5-album contract with Universal.
Of the music he intended to make, he said, “Music will not be like Elvis, there is nothing like it.”
According to an Instagram “Throwback” shared by Presley, she and Keough performed their song “Storm & Grace” together for Good Morning America in 2012. Keough, whose middle name was Storm, was the inspiration behind the song.
Keough’s father is Danny Keough, and his mother Lisa Marie Presley briefly married Michael Jackson.
Benjamin and Riley Keough are Presley’s two children from her first marriage to Danny Keough. Three weeks after Presley and Keough’s divorce, she married Michael Jackson.
Riley Keough, who lives a much more public life than her late brother, commented on the juxtaposition of the two very different lifestyles they experienced when they were young.
In an interview with The Guardian, She revealed: “I grew up very privileged with my mother. But my dad didn’t live like this. And I think experiencing both parts has been helpful. My father had mattresses on the floor in his apartments. He lived in cabins and trailer parks. He just didn’t have much money … Actually, my memories of growing up with him were very colorful, eccentric, and fun. It was a good vibe, you know? When I was eight years old I told him: “I want to grow up and be poor like you!” I was eating a bowl of cereal. I didn’t realize how offensive that was! ”
As the news of the death of his younger brother, Riley Keough He has remained silent on his Instagram.
This is the original of Heavy.com written by DL Thompson
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