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Lisa Marie Presley’s Life and Loves: A Timeline
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, led a life in the spotlight, forging her own path as a singer-songwriter while captivating the public’s interest with her relationships. The 2022 film Elvis renewed interest in the Presley family, reminding everyone of Lisa Marie’s unique heritage. Tragically, Lisa Marie passed away from cardiac arrest on January 12, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of music and a complex personal history.
Here’s a look back at Lisa Marie Presley’s relationships:
Danny Keough:
Lisa Marie and musician Danny Keough began dating in the mid-1980s. They married in 1988 and had two children: actress Riley Keough (born 1989) and Benjamin Keough (born 1992).
Though they divorced in 1994, Lisa Marie and Danny remained close, even facing the unimaginable grief of their son Benjamin’s death by suicide in 2020. Lisa Marie later admitted that leaving Danny was the biggest mistake of her life.
Michael Jackson:
Lisa Marie and Michael Jackson’s marriage (1994-1996) was a tabloid sensation. Their whirlwind romance ended in divorce, with Lisa Marie later citing Jackson’s struggles with addiction and the pressure of the pedophilia accusations against him as contributing factors to their split. Priscilla Presley, in her memoir, expressed disapproval of the marriage, suggesting Jackson was drawn to the Presley legacy.
Nicolas Cage:
Another whirlwind romance followed with actor Nicolas Cage. They married in 2002, but Cage filed for divorce just months later.
The divorce was finalized in 2004. Following Lisa Marie’s death, Cage expressed his heartbreak, remembering her infectious laughter and vibrant spirit.
Michael Lockwood:
Lisa Marie’s fourth marriage was to musician Michael Lockwood in 2006. They welcomed twin daughters, Harper and Finley, in 2008.
The couple divorced in 2016, amidst a contentious legal battle that included allegations and a period where their daughters were placed in protective care. Lockwood was later granted guardianship of the twins after Lisa Marie’s death.
The legal battle for control of the Presley estate, including Graceland, is ongoing between Lockwood, Priscilla Presley, and Riley Keough.
John Oszajca:
Lisa Marie was briefly engaged to musician John Oszajca around the turn of the millennium, but the engagement ended when she met Nicolas Cage.
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