Benjamin Storm Keough

Benjamin Keough was born on October 21, 1992 in Tampa, Florida, USA as Benjamin Storm Keough. He was an actor, known for Rod & Barry and Elvis by the Presleys (2005). He died on July 12, 2020 in Calabasas, California, USA.

Benjamin Keough, Lisa Marie Presley's son, died this weekend, and there's a lot to learn about the late grandson of Elvis. According to TMZ, the 27-year-old died on Sunday (12 July 2020) in Calabasas, California. His cause of death has been reported as being a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Presley's manager issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, saying that "she is completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated but trying to stay strong for her 11-year-old twins and her oldest daughter, Riley." The statement went on to say that, "she adored that boy," and that he "was the love of her life." No other details about Keough's death have been revealed at this time.

Early Life

Benjamin Storm Keough is Presley's son with musician Danny Keough. He was born Oct. 21, 1992. Very little is known about Keough's youth, but it is presumed he mostly grew up in Southern California.

Famous Family

Keough was the lone boy in his family. He is the only son of Presley, as well as the only grandson of Elvis and Priscilla Presley. In addition to his musical father, Keough also had celebrity step-fathers in both Michael Jackson and actor Nicolas Cage. His mother divorced from both.

Siblings

Keough has one older sister, actress Danielle Riley Keough. She is also the daughter of Presley and Danny Keough. He also two younger half sisters, Harper Vivienne Ann and Finley Aaron Love. They are Presley's daughters with musician Michael Lockwood. The pair have since split.

Record Deal

In 2009, Keough signed a $5 million record deal with Universal, THR. The contract was said to be for up to five albums. However, no records were ever released, so it remains unclear what came of the deal. In a 2013 Huffington Post interview, Presley was letting Benjamin Keough do "his own thing." She continued: "He’s doing his own thing right now. "I’m going to let him decide when he wants to go out and do what he wants to do."

Musical Inspiration

Reportedly, Keough was the inspiration for Presley's 2012 song "Storm & Grace". The song's lyrics include lines such as, "You have the most beautiful heart/That I’ve ever known/It kills me you can’t ever show it/And a shell has been grown."

That same year, Keough — as well as his siblings — were featured in the video for "I Love You Because," Lisa Marie's duet with Elvis of his 1954 song. The video features the Presley and Keough families through mostly through personal photos and home videos.

Net Worth

According to a 2018 Showbiz Cheat Sheet article, Keough's net worth was around $1.9 million. The outlet noted that he mostly maintained a fairly low-profile throughout the years, and regularly avoided being in the spotlight.

Son of Lisa Marie Presley and Grandson of Elvis Presley

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Son of Danny Keough and Lisa Marie Presley. Grandson of Elvis Aron Presley and Priscilla Ann Beaulieu Presley.

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Son of Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough. He was the Grandson of music legend Elvis Presley.∼Benjamin Keough was the son of Lisa Marie Presley and the grandson of Elvis Presley (1935 – 1977) and Priscilla Presley.Died: July 12, 2020Details of death: Died by suicide in Calabasas, California at the age of 27.We invite you to share condolences for Benjamin Keough in our Guest Book.If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide, he or she should not be left alone. Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. The Lifeline provides free, confidential support for people in crisis or emotional distress, 24/7 year-round. The Lifeline also offers an online chat for people who prefer to reach out online rather than by phone.Family legacyKeough appeared in the 2012 music video for his mother's duet with Elvis, "I Love You Because." His resemblance to his superstar grandfather was frequently noted. His sister, Riley Keough, is an actress and model; their father Danny Keough, Lisa Marie Presley's first husband, is a musician who played in Lisa Marie's band.

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Son of Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough. He was the Grandson of music legend Elvis Presley.∼Benjamin Keough was the son of Lisa Marie Presley and the grandson of Elvis Presley (1935 – 1977) and Priscilla Presley.Died: July 12, 2020Details of death: Died by suicide in Calabasas, California at the age of 27.We invite you to share condolences for Benjamin Keough in our Guest Book.If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide, he or she should not be left alone. Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. The Lifeline provides free, confidential support for people in crisis or emotional distress, 24/7 year-round. The Lifeline also offers an online chat for people who prefer to reach out online rather than by phone.Family legacyKeough appeared in the 2012 music video for his mother's duet with Elvis, "I Love You Because." His resemblance to his superstar grandfather was frequently noted. His sister, Riley Keough, is an actress and model; their father Danny Keough, Lisa Marie Presley's first husband, is a musician who played in Lisa Marie's band.

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