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Lisa Marie Presley
Overview and main events
Lisa Marie Presley, born on February 1, 1968, was the only child of the legendary singer and actor Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley. Her life was a complex tapestry of fame, tragedy, and personal struggles, marked by her inheritance of her father's estate, her own music career, and her battles with addiction and personal relationships. Here is a timeline of the significant events in her life:
February 1, 1968
Birth
Lisa Marie Presley was born at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, exactly nine months to the day after her parents' wedding. She was the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.
1977 (Age 9)
Father's Death
Lisa Marie's father, Elvis Presley, died from an apparent heart failure associated with prescription drug abuse. She became a joint heir to his estate along with her grandfather Vernon Presley and great-grandmother Minnie Mae Presley.
1979-1980
Inheritance of Elvis Presley's Estate
Following the deaths of her grandfather Vernon Presley in 1979 and her great-grandmother Minnie Mae Presley in 1980, Lisa Marie became the sole heir to Elvis Presley's estate. She officially inherited the estate on her 25th birthday in 1993, which had grown to an estimated $100 million.
1988-1994
First Marriage to Danny Keough
Lisa Marie married Danny Keough, with whom she had two children, Benjamin Keough and Riley Keough. Despite their divorce in 1994, they remained close, and Danny Keough was often described as her best friend.
1994-1996
Marriage to Michael Jackson
Lisa Marie married pop star Michael Jackson in May 1994. The marriage was highly publicized but ended in divorce in August 1996. During this period, she also began to struggle with substance abuse.
2003
Debut Album Release
Lisa Marie Presley released her debut album, *To Whom It May Concern*, which reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified gold in June 2003. The album marked the beginning of her music career.
2005
Second Album and Personal Struggles
She released her second album, *Now What*, which also achieved significant success. This period was also marked by her brief marriage to actor Nicolas Cage from August 2002 to May 2004. She continued to struggle with opioid addiction, which she had developed after the birth of her twin daughters in 2008.
2012
Third Album Release
Lisa Marie Presley released her third album, *Storm & Grace*. This album continued her musical journey, showcasing her unique voice and songwriting skills.
2020
Death of Son Benjamin Keough
Lisa Marie's son, Benjamin Keough, died on July 12, 2020, at the age of 27. This was a significant personal tragedy for her.
January 12, 2023
Death
Lisa Marie Presley died at the age of 54 due to a bowel obstruction in West Hills, California. Her death marked the end of a life filled with both the highs of fame and the lows of personal struggles.
October 2024
Posthumous Memoir Release
Her memoir, *From Here to the Great Unknown*, was released posthumously. The book, completed with the help of her daughter Riley Keough, provides a detailed and personal account of her life, including her struggles with addiction, her experiences with motherhood, and her memories of her father.
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