Lisa Marie Presley

2024 - 10 - 8

The Wild Rollercoaster of Grief: Lisa Marie Presley's Unfiltered Memoir! 🎢

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Dive into the revealing world of Lisa Marie Presley as her daughter Riley Keough shares emotional insights from their memoir that touches on family, loss, and a connection deeper than Elvis!

In a gripping new memoir, "From Here to the Great Unknown," the late Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter Riley Keough unveil a candid and sometimes heart-wrenching look at their lives as part of one of the most famous families in the world. Known for her legendary father, Elvis Presley, Lisa navigated the complexities of fame alongside her personal trials, illuminating the unique struggles faced by women living in the shadows of such staggering legacies. Readers are not only offered a peek into the glamorous world of Graceland, but they are also confronted with raw narratives on loss, addiction, and family bonds that transcend traditional celebrity stories.

One of the most shocking revelations in the memoir involves Lisa's handling of grief following the tragic loss of her son, Benjamin Keough. In a heartbreaking decision, she kept his body at home, preserved with dry ice for two months before finally saying her final goodbyes. This decision reflects the deep complexities of mourning and the overwhelming nature of her grief. Riley Keough emphasizes that this was Lisa's way of trying to cope, showcasing the depths of love that mothers can possess, even in their darkest hours.

The memoir captures pivotal moments, detailing how Lisa Marie pledged to honor her son in various ways—one of them being a matching tattoo that signified their unbreakable bond. Riley, motivated by a sense of duty and love for her late mother, meticulously unearthed recordings of Lisa sharing personal tales of heartbreak intertwined with treasured memories. The result is a narrative that not only paints a portrait of Lisa’s struggles but also celebrates the lasting impact of love and legacy that Pandora’s box of family history brings to light.

As the book dives deeper into the sharp edges of life intertwined with celebrity culture, it remains profoundly relatable, touching on universal themes of love, loss, and resilience. Fans of Lisa and Elvis alike are left with a more nuanced understanding of her life and the experiences that shaped her soul. By bridging the gap between public perception and private turmoil, "From Here to the Great Unknown" serves as a poignant reminder that even the most famous among us bear the weight of heartache in silence, often unheard amid applause and adoration.

Interestingly, following her son Benjamin's tragic death in 2020, Lisa Marie battled very public struggles with addiction while somehow maintaining the facade of a glamorous lifestyle. This paradox adds layers of intrigue to her life story. Additionally, fans may be surprised to learn that Lisa Marie collaborated with her mother on music projects, showing that her talent wasn't just inherited from Elvis— she was a legitimate artist in her own right!

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The late Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter, Riley Keough, give a raw look inside their famous family's lives at Graceland and beyond in a new memoir.

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Lisa Marie Presley kept dead son's body at home for 2 months after ... (NBC News)

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How Lisa Marie Presley's matching tattoo with her son Ben Keough ... (CBS News)

Lisa Marie Presley found a unique way to honor her connection with her son Benjamin Keough after he died in 2020.

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Her daughter tells the BBC about finishing the book after her mother's sudden death last year.

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Lisa Marie Presley kept her late son's body in her home for two ... (CNN)

Lisa Marie Presley was devastated when her only son, Benjamin Keough, died at the age of 27 in 2020.

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From Here to the Great Unknown,” completed by Riley Keough, reveals Lisa Marie Presley's struggles with addiction and grief.

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Why Lisa Marie Presley Kept Son Benjamin Keough's Body on Dry ... (E! Online)

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Lisa Marie Presley kept son Benjamin Keough's body in her house for two months after his death.

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Lisa Marie Presley describes day Elvis died in posthumous memoir (BBC News)

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Lisa Marie Presley Kept Son Benjamin's Body on Ice For Two ... (Billboard)

Lisa Marie Presley kept her son Benjamin's body on ice in her home for two months after his death due to her overwhelming grief at the loss.

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Lisa Marie Presley Kept Son's Body At Home For 2 Months (BuzzFeed News)

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Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough's FROM HERE TO THE GREAT ... (Penguin Random House)

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Lisa Marie Presley kept her late son's body in her home for two ... (CTV News)

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