In a deeply emotional interview, Priscilla Presley shared intimate insights into the challenges and silent battles her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, grappled with in the months leading up to her sudden demise at 54.
Priscilla was candid with her sentiments, "It was unbearable. In a brief period, I faced the heartbreak of losing my mother, my grandson, and ultimately, my daughter," she conveyed to Piers Morgan on TalkTV. Lisa Marie's heart-wrenching pain, amplified by the tragic suicide of her cherished son, Benjamin Keough in 2020, was particularly distressing. "Losing Ben was shattering for her. She treasured him deeply and would've done anything for him," Priscilla lamented.
The lingering agony of Benjamin's passing took a visible toll on Lisa Marie. A particularly poignant moment was when they were in Memphis, and Lisa Marie confided in her mother, "I don't know if I want to be here." She continued to mourn Ben and shared her own recurring suicidal thoughts, giving a glimpse into the profound sorrow that consumed her.
Priscilla also reminisced about a recent endearing encounter with Lisa Marie during the Golden Globe Awards. Their shared laughter after a minor trip on the stairs, and Lisa Marie's sudden complaint of severe stomach pain, highlighted the unpredictability of life. Just two days post this event, the heartrending news arrived: Lisa Marie had suffered cardiac arrest at her Calabasas residence.
Sadly, her untimely passing was attributed to complications from a previous weight-loss surgery - a small bowel obstruction. The presence of opioids in her system at the time intensified the narrative around her health struggles.
Lisa Marie's complex life journey is marked by the bright lights of her celebrated lineage and the shadowy depths of her personal tribulations. The latter years were notably punctuated by attempts at rehabilitation, publicized marriages, health challenges, and an unceasing battle with substance misuse. The coroner's report delineated these struggles further, highlighting her history of overmedication, substance abuse, and the profound grief over the loss of her son.
This tragic tale is further complicated by a family inheritance dispute that arose in the wake of Lisa Marie's death. A contention between Priscilla and Lisa Marie's daughter, Riley Keough, over the control of the considerable estate, came to a close recently. Priscilla relinquished her stake in the Promenade Trust in favor of a financial settlement, designating Riley as the sole trustee.
Yet, amid these turbulent times, Priscilla found moments to reflect on her past, recalling the passionate beginnings with Elvis Presley and the whirlwind life that ensued. Their relationship, though filled with love, faced its own set of challenges, ending in divorce in 1973. Elvis's unexpected death only a few years later added another layer of complexity to the Presley legacy.
As fans and well-wishers grieve Lisa Marie's sudden departure, her life serves as a poignant reminder of the intricate tapestry she wove - a blend of public acclaim and private despair. And at the center of it all is a mother, Priscilla, navigating the abyss left behind by her daughter's absence, grappling with memories that bring both smiles and tears.
Note: If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or contemplating suicide, please seek help immediately and contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
