Lisa Marie Presley

2024 - 10 - 9

When Grief Hits Home: The Heart-Wrenching Story of Lisa Marie Presley

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Lisa Marie Presley's journey through grief took a raw and profoundly personal turn when she kept her son Benjamin's body at home for months. Dive into this emotional story and discover how love and loss intertwined in the life of Elvis's only child.

Grief can take many forms, and for Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the legendary Elvis Presley, it manifested in the most heart-wrenching way imaginable. Following the tragic suicide of her son Benjamin Keough in 2020, Lisa Marie struggled with the immense heartache that came from losing her beloved child. In an unorthodox choice that has sparked conversations around grief and mourning, she opted to keep Benjamin's body at home for two months. This decision, driven by her profound love and bewilderment at his sudden passing, illustrated the depths of her sorrow.

Riley Keough, Lisa’s daughter, has opened up about the tumultuous period following Benjamin’s death, shedding light on her mother’s emotional turmoil. Despite societal norms suggesting that a body should be entrusted to a funeral home, Lisa decided to keep Benjamin at home, resting on dry ice, allowing her the chance to process the reality of her loss in an intimate and personal setting. While it might seem unconventional to many, for Lisa, it was a way of holding onto her son, one last gesture of motherhood in a painfully unreal situation.

The weight of this grief is unimaginable; as the daughter of a rock legend, Lisa faced public scrutiny while navigating her private heartache. Despite the attention on her family heritage, it was the simple, yet profound love for her son that prevailed. There was no easy path or guidebook for how to deal with such an unbearable situation. For two months, she grappled with decisions of where and how to say goodbye to a child who should have outlived her. In speaking to the media, Riley has expressed how much her mother wrestled with that decision, revealing the complexity of love and loss intertwined.

Sadly, Lisa Marie Prescott’s life itself was cut short, passing in early 2023. However, in posthumously completed works, Riley has aimed to keep her mother’s story alive. Her reflections on losing not only a brother but also a mother highlight an unnerving circle of grief. It reminds us how utterly human and raw our emotions can be, regardless of fame.

Did you know that Elvis Presley’s influence reaches far beyond just music? His legacy includes countless cultural phenomena, and his family struggles often come front and centre. Additionally, Lisa not only carried her father's legacy but also contributed to the world of music herself, showcasing her artistry and love for performance. The Presley family, despite their tragedies, has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, illustrating the complicated dance between success and sorrow.

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Grieving Lisa Marie Presley kept son's body at home for two months ... (The Independent)

Singer, who was the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, apparently struggled to decide where to lay him to rest.

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Lisa Marie Presley Kept Son Benjamin's Body on Dry Ice, Got ... (Rolling Stone Australia)

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Lisa Marie Presley kept son on ice for two months before funeral ... (Kingdom FM)

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Lisa Marie Presley 'kept son Benjamin's body at home' for two ... (Mirror.co.uk)

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Lisa Marie Presley kept son Benjamin Keough's body at home for ... (The indy100)

Losing a son or daughter is the most painful thing any parent can imagine, so it's no wonder many people struggle to bid their child goodbye.

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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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