Lisa Marie Presley’s mother, Priscilla, shared her belief that her ex-husband, Elvis, and daughter’s son, Benjamin Keough, were present to guide her after her passing. Lisa Marie, a singer-songwriter and the sole offspring of the legendary rock ‘n’ roll icon, tragically passed away at the age of 54 in January 2023.
Following a cardiac arrest at her residence in Calabasas, California, Lisa Marie was rushed to a hospital where she briefly regained a pulse. However, Priscilla, faced with a difficult decision, ultimately chose to discontinue the life support keeping Lisa Marie alive.
In her recently published memoir titled “Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis,” Priscilla, aged 80, candidly recounted the emotional moment, expressing her conviction that Lisa Marie had already departed when she entered her hospital room.
Priscilla described how despite Lisa Marie being physically connected to life support machines, her spirit had departed, a sentiment echoed by their daughter, Riley Keough. Riley conveyed sensing her mother’s spirit passing while en route to the hospital.
During the distressing ordeal, Lisa Marie’s half-brother, Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, rushed to be by her side. Despite efforts to revive her, Lisa Marie’s heart eventually stopped, leading Priscilla to make the heart-wrenching decision to let her go peacefully.
In a heartbreaking account, Priscilla revealed the poignant moment when she instructed the medical team to disconnect the life support, ensuring Lisa Marie’s transition was not solitary. She reflected on the presence of Elvis and Benjamin, emphasizing the solace she finds in the belief that her daughter is not alone in the afterlife.
Benjamin, who tragically passed away at 27 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2020, was discovered at his California residence. Lisa Marie’s spokesperson conveyed her profound grief and resolve to stay strong for her other children during that challenging time.
In the aftermath of Benjamin’s passing, Lisa Marie chose to keep his body at home under controlled conditions, with Riley explaining that it was a decision born out of a desire to protect his remains during the uncertainty of the pandemic. This allowed Lisa Marie to continue caring for her son while contemplating his final resting place, a process she viewed as a way to extend her parental role.
These intimate details were shared by Lisa Marie in her posthumously released memoir, reflecting on the unique journey of caring for her son after his untimely death. The family’s enduring love and connection are palpable in these accounts of loss and resilience.