In a world where celebrity actions often become the subject of public scrutiny, Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir, 'From Here to the Great Unknown,' unveils a heart-wrenching chapter of her life that has left fans and critics alike in a whirlwind of emotions.
- Lisa Marie Presley's memoir has many revelations
- Including what she did with her son's body
- THIS is what critics have highlighted
A Mother's Love or a Step Too Far?
The memoir, completed by her daughter Riley Keough, reveals Presley's unconventional decision to keep her son Benjamin's body in their home for two months following his tragic suicide in 2020.
The news has ignited a firestorm of reactions online, with some labeling the act as "disturbing," while others argue it's a poignant part of her grieving process.
In an exclusive interview with People magazine, Keough defends her mother's choice, explaining the complexities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire to protect Benjamin's body from potential desecration due to their high-profile status.
"The truth is that it was COVID and the plans to bury him were really unclear," Keough told 'People' magazine. "We needed to get to Graceland, and it was really hard because it was COVID, and we didn't know who was going to come, so there was a lot of planning that needed to happen."
"She didn't want his body to be somewhere where people could mess with it," Keough continued. "We come from a family that's pretty high profile, so I think she ultimately just felt like she wanted to be in control of the situation."
Keough channels her mother's defiant spirit, suggesting Presley would have dismissed critics.
"If my mom were here, she'd be like, 'Yeah, whatever. I don't care. If people think that's crazy, they can go f--- themselves,'" Keough said. This bold stance highlights the depth of a mother's love and the lengths to which she'd go to honor her child's memory in a manner she deemed fitting.
The room was kept at 55 degrees for Benjamin. "But I got so used to him, caring for him and keeping him there," Presley wrote. "I think it would scare the living f---ing piss out of anybody else to have their son there like that. But not me."
The saga culminates with Benjamin's eventual burial at Graceland, next to his legendary grandfather, marking the end of a controversial yet deeply personal journey. The memoir also touches on the family's unique way of memorializing Benjamin, including getting tattoos in his honor, a testament to their enduring love and the indelible mark he left on their lives.
Benjamin Keough passed away in July 2020. He was 27 years old.
"There is no law in the state of California that you have to bury someone immediately," Presley wrote in her book. "I found a very empathetic funeral home owner. I told her that having my dad in the house after he died was incredibly helpful because I could go and spend time with him and talk to him. She said, ‘We’ll bring Ben Ben to you. You can have him there.'"
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Lisa Marie Presley's memoir and the surrounding controversy serve as a stark reminder of the complexities of grief, especially under the unforgiving lens of public scrutiny.
Riley Keough's candid reflections offer a glimpse into the Presley family's world, marked by immense love, profound loss, and an unbreakable bond that transcends the ordinary.
