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Have you ever heard a true story that sounds like a movie? Lisa Marie Presley lived a life full of fame, but also deep sadness. She was the only child of the famous singer Elvis Presley. When her own son passed away, she did something that shocked the world. Fans of the family will be very surprised to learn how she handled this sad event.
In 2020, Lisa Marie lost her only son, Benjamin Keough. He was only 27 years old. Benjamin looked exactly like his famous grandfather, Elvis. His passing broke her heart completely. She could barely sleep or eat because the pain was so bad.
Most people bury their loved ones right away, but Lisa Marie was not ready to say goodbye. She kept Benjamin’s body inside a special room in her home for 60 days. This room was kept very cold at 55 degrees. She would go in and talk to him just like he was still alive.
Lisa Marie wanted to keep a piece of her son with her forever. She even brought a tattoo artist to her house to get the exact same tattoo her son had. In January 2023, she passed away suddenly from a heart issue. However, her daughter Riley strongly believes her mom actually died from a broken heart.
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Before she died, Lisa Marie was making a book about her life. She recorded many tapes of herself telling stories. Her daughter, Riley Keough, had to finish the book. Riley listened to the tapes and found out that Lisa Marie used to drive a golf cart and fire workers at Graceland when she was only four years old. The book is called From Here to the Great Unknown.
The book became very famous quickly. Famous TV host Oprah picked it for her special book club. Riley got the phone call from Oprah while she was sitting in her doctor’s office. Riley was so shocked to hear Oprah’s voice while getting a checkup. Oprah shared that Lisa Marie only stayed alive during her final years for the sake of her daughters.
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Today, Lisa Marie is buried right next to her son Benjamin and her father Elvis at Graceland. The home is still a place where thousands of fans visit every single day. Her story shows how much she loved her family. Even though her life had many hard moments, she will always be remembered by fans around the world.
