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Riley Keough Reveals What Really Killed Her Mother Lisa Marie Presley Aged 54

Shocking truth about Lisa Marie Presley’s death revealed.

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Riley Keough has finally revealed what she believes really killed her mother, Lisa Marie Presley.

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Lisa Marie’s struggles unveiled.

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Lisa Marie was the only child of Elvis Presley and became an icon in her own right.

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Throughout her life, she faced many personal struggles, including addiction, multiple marriages, and the intense pressure of her family legacy.

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But nothing, according to Riley, compared to the heartbreak of losing her son.

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Benjamin had been the rock of their family, but he was fighting his own demons.

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Details of Benjamin’s death exposed.

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In July 2020, he tragically shot himself in the family’s Calabasas mansion after an argument with his girlfriend.

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An autopsy revealed Benjamin had alcohol and cocaine in his system at the time of his death.

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It wasn’t the first time Benjamin had attempted to end his life—he’d tried six months earlier.

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Benjamin’s struggles revealed.

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He had spent three weeks in rehab four months before he died, but the program didn’t stick.

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Benjamin had been in and out of rehab three times before, each attempt unsuccessful.

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Lisa Marie Presley dies at age 54.

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Lisa Marie passed away in January 2023, and the official cause of death was said to be a ‘small bowel obstruction.’

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This complication reportedly stemmed from a recent bariatric surgery, according to the autopsy.

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However, Riley, 35, has now opened up in a heartbreaking interview, sharing her own thoughts on her mother’s tragic passing.

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Riley’s theory about mother’s death exposed.

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In a raw and emotional conversation with People, she made a startling claim.

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“My mom physically died from complications after surgery, but we all knew she died of a broken heart,” Riley confessed.

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Lisa Marie’s struggle with son’s death detailed.

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The broken heart Riley refers to has everything to do with the untimely death of her brother, Benjamin Keough, in 2020.

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Benjamin died by suicide at just 27, leaving their mother, Lisa Marie, devastated beyond repair.

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Riley explained that Lisa Marie struggled to find strength after Benjamin’s death but was never the same.

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“She tried her best for me and my younger sisters, but we all saw how much pain she was in,” Riley said.

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Lisa Marie opens up about son’s death.

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Lisa Marie had openly admitted she would never truly move on from Benjamin’s death.

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In a 2022 interview, she shared that the loss of her son haunted her daily.

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Impact of son’s death on Lisa Marie explained.

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For Riley, her mother’s grief was palpable, and she believes it took a physical toll on Lisa Marie’s health.

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While the autopsy pointed to the surgery, Riley insists the emotional weight of losing Benjamin played a far larger role.

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“Mom might’ve physically died from surgery, but emotionally? She died with Benjamin,” Riley said, tearing up.

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Riley said watching her mom’s grief after his death was unbearable.

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Details of memoir uncovered.

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She and her mother had promised to write a memoir together, but after Lisa Marie’s death, Riley took on the project alone.

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The book, From Here to the Great Unknown, is set to release on October 8.

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Riley listened to taped recordings of her mother, honoring her promise to complete the book.

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“It was incredibly difficult to write about Benjamin’s death, and then my mom’s decline,” Riley revealed.

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“Mom wanted to write something that would make people feel less alone,” Riley said, her voice full of emotion.

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The memoir is deeply personal, detailing love, loss, addiction, and family.

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Despite the sadness, Riley hopes the book will connect with readers going through their own struggles.

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