He was 27 and reportedly died by suicide, at home in Calabasas, CA.
USA Todaynoted Presley is, “Completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated,” by the loss.
Danny Keough is a musician from Chicago, who met Benjamin’s mother while playing for her band.
“I am thrilled for Lisa Marie.
Danny is a great guy, and I couldn’t be happier for the two of them.
The publication confirmed Keough as a Chicago-born transplant to California, who followed his mother and stepfather into Scientology.
Keough’s mother and stepfather even founded a private Scientology academy following the family’s move across coasts.
He is rock solid.
When I learned of the marriage, my first reaction was: ‘You’re kidding.
Little Danny with little Lisa.
How perfect.'”
He was working as a jobbing bass player.
Those close to the couple considered them totally perfect for each other.
According toPop Culture,Presley traveled to the Dominican Republic to get it fast-tracked.
She married Michael Jackson just 20 days later.
Indeed, Riley once said of her father: “I grew up very privileged with my mother.
But my dad didn’t live like that.
And I think experiencing both sides has been helpful.
My father had mattresses on the floor of his apartments.
“My memories of growing up with him were so colorful and eccentric and fun.
It was a good vibe, you know?”
The former couple was said to be “very close.”
The musician was a very visible support to his former partner.
Keough revealed, “I did the unthinkably boring, the painfully correct thing.
After the initial shame at my lack of courage.
Like a normal person.
I fit in the decent file.
It was all roses from here.
Now I’m driving home to eat this $40,000 donut.”
