'No Evidence of Foul Play': Lisa Marie Presley's sudden demise traced back to past surgery

The sudden passing of Lisa Marie Presley, the singular offspring of rock and roll royalty Elvis and Priscilla Presley, has left the world stunned. An LA County Medical Examiner report disclosed on Thursday that the 54-year-old starlet succumbed to a "sequelae of a small bowel obstruction," as reported by CNN.

Unseen Health Battle Culminates in Tragedy

A small bowel obstruction, a condition characterized by blockages in the small intestine, is often caused by factors such as scar tissue, hernias, or cancer. Tragically, without surgical intervention, this condition can lead to severe damage or perforation of bowel tissue, ultimately causing death.

Past Surgery Implicated in Presley's Unexpected Passing

The autopsy report revealed that Lisa Marie's bowel obstruction could be attributed to adhesions, a type of scar tissue, a consequence of a bariatric surgery she underwent years earlier. This tragic outcome, as per Dr. Juan M. Carrillo, deputy medical examiner, is a known long-term complication of such procedures.

Interestingly, while the toxicology results showed therapeutic levels of certain medications like oxycodone, quetapine metabolite, and buprenorphine in Presley's blood, they were deemed "not contributory to death." The manner of Lisa Marie's death was subsequently ruled as natural, with no evidence of injury or foul play.

A Rock 'n' Roll Dynasty Grapples with Loss

Following an apparent cardiac arrest on January 12, Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital, where she breathed her last. She had been complaining of abdominal pain on the morning of her untimely passing. 

In the wake of the sudden loss, Priscilla Presley conveyed the family's shock and grief, stating they were "shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie." The family expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support, love, and prayers, even as they asked for privacy during this challenging time.

Lisa Marie's last public appearance, just days before her tragic demise, was at the Golden Globe Awards. She attended the event with her mother, in support of the Baz Luhrmann film "Elvis," which paid homage to her iconic late father.

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