The singer, who died suddenly at age 54, succumbed to “an intestinal obstruction caused by scar tissue that developed after bariatric surgery several years ago,” according to Los Angeles legal authorities in a statement. Bariatric surgery aims to induce weight loss by altering the digestive system, either by reducing the stomach’s size or using gastric banding for obese individuals or those for whom conventional weight loss methods prove ineffective.
A “therapeutic” level of the opiate oxycodone was detected in his blood, along with traces of another painkiller and an antidepressant. However, these substances were deemed non-contributory to his demise, as reported by American media.
The star, with a history of opiate and painkiller addiction, was discovered unconscious on January 12 at her Calabasas home by her ex-husband, Danny Keough.
Mr. Keough, who resided on the property, administered cardiac massage until paramedics arrived, according to TMZ.
Close to her father, she was only 9 years old when the “King” passed away. Elvis’ toxicology reports revealed high drug levels in the rock’n’roll legend’s body.
Despite releasing three albums during her career, Lisa Marie Presley never achieved the immense success of her father, one of the most renowned artists of all time.
Throughout her life, she retained control of Graceland, her father’s mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, which became a pilgrimage site for his fans.