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Who was Lisa Marie Presley?
Lisa Marie Presley was an American singer and songwriter, and the only child of the legendary rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley. She inherited her father’s estate after his death in 1977, when she was only nine years old. She also followed in his footsteps as a musician, releasing three studio albums and several duets with her father using archival recordings. She was also known for her four high-profile marriages, to Danny Keough, Michael Jackson, Nicolas Cage, and Michael Lockwood.
How did Lisa Marie Presley die?
Lisa Marie Presley died on January 12, 2023, at the age of 54, after being rushed to a hospital in California. The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office ruled that she died of natural causes, due to the effects of a small bowel obstruction. This is a condition where the small intestine is blocked, preventing the passage of food and fluids. It can cause severe pain, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and infection. If left untreated, it can lead to tissue death, perforation, sepsis, and cardiac arrest.
What caused the small bowel obstruction?
According to the medical examiner’s report, the small bowel obstruction was a result of adhesions, which are bands of scar tissue that form between organs and tissues. Adhesions can occur after surgeries, infections, or inflammation. In Presley’s case, the report found that the adhesions were caused by weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, that she underwent several years ago. This is a type of surgery that reduces the size of the stomach or bypasses part of the small intestine, to help people lose weight. However, it can also have serious complications, such as malnutrition, ulcers, hernias, and bowel obstruction. The report stated that this is a known long-term complication of this type of surgery.
Was Lisa Marie Presley aware of the risk?
It is not clear whether Presley was aware of the risk of bowel obstruction from her weight-loss surgery, or whether she had any symptoms before her death. Some experts have suggested that she may have ignored the warning signs, or mistaken them for something else. Dr. Angelique Campen, an emergency room physician, told CBS News that deaths from small bowel obstruction are rare, and that most patients would experience significant pain and seek medical attention. However, she also said that some patients may have a high pain tolerance, or may attribute the pain to other causes, such as food poisoning, gastritis, or stress.
How was Lisa Marie Presley remembered?
Presley’s death shocked and saddened her fans, friends, and family, who paid tribute to her on social media and in the media. Her mother, Priscilla Presley, announced her death on Instagram, writing: “I am heartbroken and devastated by the loss of my beautiful daughter. She was the love of my life, my best friend, and my soulmate. She was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She had a big heart and a generous spirit. She touched so many lives with her music, her kindness, and her compassion. I will miss her terribly.” Presley was buried next to her son, Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in 2020, at Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley. She is survived by her three other children, Riley, Harper, and Finley.
