Actress Riley Keough opened up about her mother Lisa Marie Presley‘s tragic passing and the emotional toll her family endured during an interview for CBS’s An Oprah Special: The Presleys – Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley. The conversation delved deep into the Presley family’s heartaches, from the death of Lisa Marie’s son Benjamin Keough to the long shadow cast by Elvis Presley‘s legacy.
Riley Keough on Lisa Marie Presley’s Final Days
In a candid moment, Riley Keough discussed how her mother’s grief over Benjamin’s death changed her forever. “The moment my brother died, I was like, ‘This is the end of her,” Riley said, reflecting on how Benjamin’s passing in 2020 shattered Lisa Marie. The loss marked a turning point in Lisa Marie’s life, as her mental and physical health began to decline in the years following the tragedy.
Major Revelations from Lisa Marie Presley’s Memoir
Riley also touched on her mother’s posthumous memoir, which is set to be released later this year. One of the most shocking details revealed in the book is that Lisa Marie kept Benjamin’s body on dry ice for two months after his death. According to Riley, her mother wanted “ample time to say goodbye,” just as she had done with her father, Elvis Presley, after his untimely death in 1977.
The memoir also sheds light on Lisa Marie’s complicated relationships with major figures like Michael Jackson, to whom she was briefly married, and her efforts to come to terms with the overwhelming legacy of her father, Elvis. Titled From Here to the Great Unknown, the book promises to offer a raw, intimate portrait of the Presley family’s inner struggles.
Priscilla Presley’s Role and Legacy
Also discussed during the Oprah special was Priscilla Presley, who has been a steady presence throughout these tumultuous years. As the widow of Elvis and mother to Lisa Marie, Priscilla has navigated multiple generations of family trauma while keeping the Presley legacy alive. Her support of Riley and involvement in shaping the family narrative remains crucial as the public continues to mourn the loss of Lisa Marie.
Riley Keough is determined to carry forward her family’s legacy while embracing her own career and personal journey, as she works through the grief and memories that bind her to Elvis Presley and her late loved ones.