Lisa Marie Presley cause of death has been revealed, as L.A. Medical Examiner document obtained by TMZ, shows she died of complications resulting from a small bowel obstruction.
The toxicology report findings released showed that there were therapeutic levels of Oxycodone in her blood, TMZ reports.
A second opioid was found, Buprenorphine which is to treat opioid overuse. Opioids can cause constipation, which can lead to bowel obstruction, which was the cause of her death. There were also traces of Quetiapine, an antipsychotic drug.
As for the bowel obstruction, it was in the form of a strangulated small bowel, caused by adhesion that developed after bariatric surgery (gastric bypass) years ago, according to TMZ.
The coroner says there was no drug paraphernalia or narcotics found at her home when she was rushed to the hospital. At the hospital, Lisa Marie Presley went into cardiac arrest. Her urine toxicology screen was negative.
Lisa Marie had a cosmetic procedure a few months before her death, after which she was prescribed opioids, adding she had a history of “overmedicating,” and she was known to forget she had taken her meds and would take them again. The report adds Lisa Marie had a history of alcohol and drug abuse.
Lisa Marie Presley died from small bowel obstruction … this according to the L.A. County Coroner.
Since Lisa’s death, there’s been a lot of drama in the Presley household. Her mother, Priscilla, was in a war with Lisa’s daughter, Riley Keough, over Lisa Marie’s trust which has now been settled. Sources connected tell TMZ revealed that Lisa Marie’s estate paid an undisclosed sum of money to Priscilla to settle the dispute.
Priscilla’s attorney announced the settlement outside the courtroom after the hearing, saying … “The families are happy. Everybody is happy and excited for the future.”
Lisa Marie was also taking weight loss meds and was fresh off of plastic surgery.
Lisa Marie passed away in January at a hospital in the L.A. area after suffering cardiac arrest.