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Benjamin Keough, Elvis Presley's grandson, dead at 27

Benjamin Keough has died at age 27. Photo courtesy of Pixnio
Benjamin Keough has died at age 27. Photo courtesy of Pixnio

July 12 (UPI) -- Singer and actor Benjamin Keough -- son of musicians Danny Keough and Lisa Marie Presley and grandson of rock 'n' roll icon Elvis Presley -- has died at age 27.

Keough's sister is The Lodge actress Riley Keough.

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TMZ reported he died from an apparent, self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday in Calabasas, Calif.

"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 representative told ETOnline. "She adored that boy. He was the love of her life."

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