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Ex-girlfriend of Elvis Presley’s grandson Benjamin Keough Alexa Rohde shares tribute to her ‘favorite person’ – PerthNow
The ex-girlfriend of Elvis’ grandson Benjamin Keough, has penned a tribute to her “favourite person” after his tragic death, aged just 27.

The ex-girlfriend of Elvis grandson Benjamin Keough, has penned a tribute to her favourite person after his tragic death, aged just 27.
Alexa Rohde shared a series of unseen pictures of Keough, who she said had a laugh that made everyone happier.
You gave love to anyone who needed it. You were wise like a thousand year old man, but silly as a 5 year old, she wrote.
You always said your favorite tarot card was the hermit, cause you could relate. You made the best jokes, and always broke the rules.
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Alexa Rohde and Benjamin Keough. Credit: findalexa_/Instagram
Rohde, who is understood to have dated Keough about five years ago, expressed her heartache at learning he had taken his own life on the weekend.
You were my favorite person from the moment I met you. I wish we couldve kept you forever Ben Ben. I hope youre having all the delicious sushi in paradise words will never be enough, Rohde wrote.
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Benjamin Keough. Credit: findalexa_/Instagram
It comes as it is reported Keoughs current girlfriend tried to stop him from taking his own life.
The Daily Mail reports Diana Pinto screamed dont do it before his death.
Keough bore an uncanny resemblance to his famous mother Lisa Marie Presley and his grandfather Elvis.
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The couple is understood to have dated in 2015. Credit: findalexa_/Instagram
His sister is actress Riley Keough, while his father is musician Danny Keough.
Lisa Maries manager Roger Widynowski confirmed the heartbreaking news of his untimely death yesterday.
She is entirely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated but trying to stay strong for her 11 year old twins and her oldest daughter Riley, Mr Widynowski said.
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Benjamin Keough. Credit: findalexa_/Instagram
She adored that boy. He was the love of her life.
She has also spoken about how much her son looks like Elvis and has told how fans would often ask for selfies with him.
Ben does look so much like Elvis. Everybody was grabbing him for a photo because it is just uncanny. Sometimes I am overwhelmed when I look at him, she said.

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