Benjamin Keough, Elvis’ Grandson, Son of Lisa Marie Presley, Dead at 27

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Lisa Marie Presley and Benjamin Keough

Lisa Marie Presley has been left โ€completely heartbrokenโ€ by the death of her son Benjamin Keough.

Keough is the singerโ€™s son from her first marriage to Danny Keough. He reportedly took his own life at the age of 27 in California on Sunday (July 12, 2020), leaving his family distraught.

A spokesperson for Lisa Marie, who also has daughter Riley with Danny and 11-year-old twins Finley and Harper with her fourth husband Michael Lockwood, said: โ€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.โ€

Benjamin is said to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, TMZ reports.

Benjamin was known for his strong resemblance to his late grandfather, Elvis Presley, which his mother has admitted left fans shocked.

She previously said: โ€Ben does look so much like Elvis. He was at the Opry and was the quiet storm behind the stage.

โ€Everybody turned around and looked when he was over there. Everybody was grabbing him for a photo because it is just uncanny.โ€

As a teenager, Benjamin Keough was reported to have made a deal with Universal Music for $ 5 million, but no music appears to have been released under that deal.

The celebrity grandson kept a low profile and had a private Instagram account.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.

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