Riley Keough reveals Lisa Marie Presley's grief after son's suicide
- Riley Keough expressed that her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, was deeply affected by the suicide of her son, Benjamin, in 2020.
- During the last weeks of Lisa Marie's life, Riley noticed her mother's detachment and felt concerned for her well-being.
- Lisa Marie's decision to keep Benjamin's body at home for two months highlights her emotional struggle and need for closure.
In the United States, Riley Keough shared her insights on the profound impact of her brother Benjamin's suicide on their mother, Lisa Marie Presley. Benjamin died in 2020 at the age of 27, which left Lisa Marie devastated. Riley expressed her concerns for her mother, noting that their close bond mirrored that of Elvis Presley and his mother. Following Benjamin's death, Riley observed a noticeable detachment in Lisa Marie during their final weeks together, which heightened her worries about her mother's well-being. Lisa Marie, who had previously battled opioid addiction, seemed more tired than under the influence of drugs. After Lisa Marie's passing in January 2023, she was laid to rest at Graceland alongside her father and brother. In her memoir, she revealed that she kept Benjamin's body at home for two months, using dry ice, as she needed time to say goodbye, reflecting her deep maternal instincts and desire to care for him even in death. This decision highlights the emotional turmoil she faced and her struggle to cope with the loss of her son, which ultimately contributed to her own decline in health and spirit.