UPDATE: The autopsy report of Lisa Marie Presley, obtained by CNN, sheds light on the cause of her death. Deputy medical examiner Dr. Juan M. Carrillo stated that her death was a result of scar tissue that developed after bariatric surgery years ago, a known long-term complication. The report also revealed the presence of oxycodone, quetapine metabolite, and buprenorphine in her blood, although they were not contributing factors to her death. Carrillo concluded that there was no evidence of foul play and deemed the manner of death as natural.
“There is no evidence of injury or foul play. The manner of death is deemed natural,” concluded Carrillo.
EARLIER: According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office, Lisa Marie Presley’s official cause of death was complications from a small bowel obstruction. The full toxicology report has not been released yet, leaving room for the possibility of other contributing factors. TMZ was the first to report the news.
Presley’s autopsy report, obtained by CNN, includes comments from Dr. Juan M. Carrillo, the deputy medical examiner. He attributed her death to scar tissue that developed after bariatric surgery years ago, a known long-term complication. The toxicology results showed therapeutic levels of oxycodone in her blood, along with the presence of quetapine metabolite and buprenorphine, although they were not contributing factors to her death. Carrillo concluded that there was no evidence of foul play and deemed the manner of death as natural.
Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of rock icon Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley, passed away in Los Angeles after being rushed to the hospital. She was 54 years old and was laid to rest at her father’s Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to her death, Lisa Marie and Priscilla had attended the Golden Globe Awards to support Austin Butler, who won Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his portrayal of Elvis in Baz Luhrmann’s film. Lisa Marie was also present at Warner Bros’ Elvis birthday event. As a singer-songwriter, she released three albums throughout her career.
