Los Angeles, CA — Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of music legend Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley, has died at the age of 54 after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. Her unexpected passing has left fans, friends, and family around the world in deep mourning, as they remember the life of a woman who was both fiercely private and profoundly linked to one of the most iconic legacies in American music history.
Lisa Marie was rushed to West Hills Hospital and Medical Center in California after being found unresponsive in her Calabasas home earlier in the day. Emergency responders performed CPR at the scene and were able to restore a pulse before transporting her to the hospital. Despite medical efforts, she was later pronounced dead.
In July 2023, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner revealed the official cause of death as a small bowel obstruction, which led to a fatal cardiac arrest. The obstruction was caused by adhesions (scar tissue) resulting from a previous bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. The autopsy also detected therapeutic levels of opioids and other medications in her system, but the coroner concluded these did not significantly contribute to her death.
Lisa Marie Presley’s death came just two days after she made an emotional public appearance at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, where she supported actor Austin Butler for his award-winning portrayal of her father in the film Elvis. Many noted how visibly moved Lisa Marie appeared during the event, particularly while reflecting on her father’s memory and legacy.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 1, 1968, Lisa Marie Presley lived her entire life under the weight of a spotlight cast by her famous family. Yet she carved out her own identity as a singer-songwriter, releasing three albums and earning respect from music critics and fans alike for her raw, soulful lyrics. Despite her public struggles—including multiple marriages, addiction battles, and the devastating loss of her son Benjamin Keough in 2020—Lisa Marie remained a devoted mother and a passionate guardian of her father’s legacy.
She is survived by her mother, Priscilla Presley, her eldest daughter, Riley Keough, and her twin daughters, Harper and Finley Lockwood.
Lisa Marie was laid to rest at Graceland, her father’s famed estate in Memphis, beside her beloved son Benjamin and near her iconic father. In a statement following her death, family representatives said:
“Lisa Marie was the most passionate, strong, and loving woman we have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss.”
As the world reflects on her life, Lisa Marie Presley will be remembered not only as Elvis Presley’s daughter, but as a woman who weathered life’s storms with grace, and whose deep love for her family and music never wavered.