Priscilla Presley Breaks Her Silence on Grandson Benjamin Keough’s ‘Devastating’ Death

Lisa Marie Presley’s soon-to-be ex-husband claimed in court documents pertaining to their divorce that he’s worried that the death of her son, Benjamin Keough, may cause her to relapse. Presley and Michael Lockwood are prepared to enter into a divorce and custody trial set for Aug.

Lisa Marie Presley‘s estranged husband, Michael Lockwood, filed documents in their custody case saying he fears she’ll have a drug relapse after her son Benjamin Keough’s suicide.Lockwood, 59, who shares twin daughters Harper and Finley, 11, with the only child of the late Elvis Presley, made the claim in a trial brief filed with the Superior Court of the State of California on Thursday, July 23, in which he argued that awarding him full custody of the girls might be best for all involved for

Bruce Haring, Dino-Ray Ramos UPDATE JULY 22: Priscilla Presley has posted a tribute to her grandson, Benjamin Keough, on her Facebook wall.The note is the first since Keough’s suicide last week at age 27. Presley is 75 and was married to Elvis Presley from 1967 to 1973.“These are some of the darkest days of my family’s life,’ the statement began.

The Presley family is mourning the loss of Benjamin Keough, the grandson of the late Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. On Wednesday, Priscilla spoke out for the first time since Keough’s death.

After taking the time to mourn in private, Priscilla Presley took to her official Facebook account to share a statement regarding the tragic death of her grandson, Benjamin Keough, on July 12. “These are some of the darkest days of my family’s life. The shock of losing Ben has been devastating,” the widow of Elvis Presley, 75, began her statement. “Trying to put all the pieces together of all the possible whys has penetrated my soul.”

Benjamin Keough.The 75-year-old actress, who was married to Elvis Presley from 1967 to 1973, took to Facebook on Wednesday, admitting that the days since Benjamin's death on July 12 have been «some of the darkest days» of her family's life. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed to ET at the time that Benjamin's cause of death had been ruled a suicide.

Priscilla Presley is speaking out for the first time since her grandson Benjamin Keough’s tragic death.

Elvis Presley’s grandson, Benjamin Keough has died at 27 in Calabasas, California.

Elvis Presley, took his own life.Keough, who was the son of Lisa Marie Presley and musician Danny Keough, passed away on Sunday (July 12) in Calabasas, California.

Elvis Presley.Keough died Sunday in Calabasas, California. He was 27.The official cause of death was a shotgun wound and the manner of death was ruled suicide.A rep for Presley said Sunday, "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 Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday released the official cause and manner of death forBenjamin Keough, the son of Lisa Marie Presley and grandson of the late Elvis Presley. Keough died Sunday in Calabasas, California.

Lisa Marie Presley and grandson of Elvis Presley, died in Calabasas, California, on Sunday, ET confirms. He was 27.The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner tells ET that Benjamin's cause of death has been ruled a suicide by intraoral shotgun wound.«Lisa Marie is completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated but trying to stay strong for her 11-year-old twins and her oldest daughter, Riley,» Presley's rep tells ET.

Two days after his tragic death, the Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed to HollywoodLife that Benjamin Keough died by suicide after suffering an “intraoral shotgun wound.” Benjamin, the 27-year-old son of Lisa Marie Presley, was found dead in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas on Sunday, July 12 with a gunshot wound to the “upper torso,” according to a police report. Benjamin, who bore an uncanny resemblance to grandfather Elvis Presley, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lisa Marie Presley is understandably not doing well following the unexpected death of her son Benjamin Keough.

Benjamin Keough was the son of Lisa Marie Presley and the grandson of Elvis Presley (1935 – 1977) and Priscilla Presley.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.