The tragic fate of Lisa Marie Presley: from love to tragedy
22 september 2025 в 22:37
Lisa Marie Presley emerged as a prominent entertainment star. The singer and songwriter was the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley and had a successful career. Throughout her life, fans were always intrigued by her relationships, marriages, and divorces — especially after Baz Luhrmann’s brilliant biographical film «Elvis» stunned critics and audiences in 2022, and Austin Butler received a Golden Globe for his role as her famous father.
On January 12, 2023, Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital in a state of «full» cardiac arrest, and according to TMZ, paramedics were reportedly performing resuscitation on her at her home in Calabasas. Unfortunately, just a few hours later, Priscilla announced that Lisa had passed away. Her former lovers were among the first to express their condolences and remember her spirit. Famous guitarist Michael Lockwood said his «world was turned upside down» when news of her passing became known, while Nicolas Cage admitted he was «heartbroken» by the news.
We will look at Lisa Marie Presley’s relationship history with the help of the detailed chronology below.
Lisa Marie and Danny Keough, an actor and musician, began dating in the mid-80s when Lisa Marie was a teenager. Danny was about three years older than Lisa. By October 1988, when Lisa Marie was 20, the couple got married and soon after had two children. Less than a year after they said «I do», - Lisa Marie and Danny welcomed their first child, daughter Danielle Riley Keough, born in May 1989. Their daughter, known as Riley, is a well-known actress who has appeared in films such as «American Honey», - Oscar-nominated «Mad Max: Fury Road», - and starring in the upcoming film «Zola» alongside Taylor Paige.
The couple’s second child, son Benjamin Storm Keough, was born in October 1992. After almost six years of marriage, the couple divorced in May 1994. However, Danny and Lisa remained incredibly close after the divorce, and even years later, there were rumors that the former couple might reunite. Although these rumors were purely speculative without basis, both leaned on each other after the split.
In July 2020, the former couple experienced a tragic loss when their son Ben died by suicide at the age of 27. In March 2021, it was reported that the two grieving parents were living together during their time of mourning and sorrow. However, there was nothing romantic about it. Since their separation, Lisa Marie has only expressed warm compliments to her former partner. She also expressed regret that her marriage to Danny ended. «My biggest mistake? Let’s see», - she told Marie Claire magazine in a 2007 interview. «How can I put this? Leaving my first marriage for the man I left it for — that was probably the biggest mistake of my life».
Lisa Marie had known Michael Jackson since 1975, but their relationship did not become romantic until around 1992. They married in 1994, and Lisa Marie announced it in a statement to People magazine. «My marriage to Michael Jackson took place in a private ceremony outside the United States a few weeks ago», - she told the publication, adding that her name after marriage was Lisa Marie Presley-Jackson. «I am very much in love with Michael, I dedicate my life to being his wife. I understand and support him. We both look forward to raising a family together».
The former couple’s relationship quickly deteriorated. They divorced in 1996, as Michael’s drug problems and allegations of pedophilia tarnished his career. Lisa Marie told Oprah Winfrey about the end of their marriage in a 2003 interview. «He had to make a choice. It was drugs and vampires or me?» Lisa Marie said. «And he pushed me away». Michael and Lisa Marie’s divorce was officially finalized in 1996.
Priscilla revealed shocking details about her late daughter’s marriage to Michael in her 2025 memoir «Quiet When I Leave»
On January 12, 2023, Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital in a state of «full» cardiac arrest, and according to TMZ, paramedics were reportedly performing resuscitation on her at her home in Calabasas. Unfortunately, just a few hours later, Priscilla announced that Lisa had passed away. Her former lovers were among the first to express their condolences and remember her spirit. Famous guitarist Michael Lockwood said his «world was turned upside down» when news of her passing became known, while Nicolas Cage admitted he was «heartbroken» by the news.
We will look at Lisa Marie Presley’s relationship history with the help of the detailed chronology below.
Lisa Marie and Danny Keough, an actor and musician, began dating in the mid-80s when Lisa Marie was a teenager. Danny was about three years older than Lisa. By October 1988, when Lisa Marie was 20, the couple got married and soon after had two children. Less than a year after they said «I do», - Lisa Marie and Danny welcomed their first child, daughter Danielle Riley Keough, born in May 1989. Their daughter, known as Riley, is a well-known actress who has appeared in films such as «American Honey», - Oscar-nominated «Mad Max: Fury Road», - and starring in the upcoming film «Zola» alongside Taylor Paige.
The couple’s second child, son Benjamin Storm Keough, was born in October 1992. After almost six years of marriage, the couple divorced in May 1994. However, Danny and Lisa remained incredibly close after the divorce, and even years later, there were rumors that the former couple might reunite. Although these rumors were purely speculative without basis, both leaned on each other after the split.
In July 2020, the former couple experienced a tragic loss when their son Ben died by suicide at the age of 27. In March 2021, it was reported that the two grieving parents were living together during their time of mourning and sorrow. However, there was nothing romantic about it. Since their separation, Lisa Marie has only expressed warm compliments to her former partner. She also expressed regret that her marriage to Danny ended. «My biggest mistake? Let’s see», - she told Marie Claire magazine in a 2007 interview. «How can I put this? Leaving my first marriage for the man I left it for — that was probably the biggest mistake of my life».
Lisa Marie had known Michael Jackson since 1975, but their relationship did not become romantic until around 1992. They married in 1994, and Lisa Marie announced it in a statement to People magazine. «My marriage to Michael Jackson took place in a private ceremony outside the United States a few weeks ago», - she told the publication, adding that her name after marriage was Lisa Marie Presley-Jackson. «I am very much in love with Michael, I dedicate my life to being his wife. I understand and support him. We both look forward to raising a family together».
The former couple’s relationship quickly deteriorated. They divorced in 1996, as Michael’s drug problems and allegations of pedophilia tarnished his career. Lisa Marie told Oprah Winfrey about the end of their marriage in a 2003 interview. «He had to make a choice. It was drugs and vampires or me?» Lisa Marie said. «And he pushed me away». Michael and Lisa Marie’s divorce was officially finalized in 1996.
Priscilla revealed shocking details about her late daughter’s marriage to Michael in her 2025 memoir «Quiet When I Leave»
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