Two years have gone by since the shocking death of Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of legendary singer and actor Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley. Hard to grasp, isn't it? She passed away unexpectedly at the age of 54 on January 12, 2023, reportedly due to a small bowel obstruction. Lisa Marie had bariatric surgery that may have been a contributing factor. She undoubtedly left a massive void in the hearts of those close to her, especially her mother. Now 79, Priscilla paid tribute to her beloved child on Instagram. She posted a sweet throwback snap of Lisa Marie plus an emotional maternal message, per dailymail.co.uk.
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Priscilla Presley Still Misses Lisa Marie Dearly
Her Message To Her Daughter Conveys That Clearly
Priscilla was married to the King of Rock and Roll from 1967 to 1973. She wrote this to her precious Lisa Marie. "I miss you more than words can say...I wish you could see how much you are still loved, how deeply you are missed by all of us who carry you in our hearts." -Mom
What Caused Her Death?
Bariatric Surgery Is Believed To Be The Reason Lisa Marie Presley Passed Away
Per the outlet, "Her autopsy revealed Lisa Marie died from a small bowel obstruction caused by a recent bariatric surgery she underwent to manage obesity conditions." Also, "While there were opioids found in her system at the time of death, the coroner revealed those did not contribute to her death."
Her Daughter, Riley Keough, Discussed Lisa Marie With Oprah Winfrey
Riley Talked About Her Late Brother As Well
Per the outlet, Riley Keough, 35, talked about her late mother on an Oprah Winfrey special last fall. Keough said that Lisa Marie retained her deceased son Benjamin's remains for two months. That was following his death by suicide in 2020. She was reportedly on the fence about his burial site. According to her daughter, Lisa Marie thought she could work through her bereavement more effectively with his body near her.
Riley acknowledged how startling all that seemed. She reportedly told Winfrey, "On paper, I could see how this sounds completely insane and absurd, but my mom was just very much herself... You know, she wasn't a crazy lady,"
