Priscilla Presley Reveals Heartbreaking Details of Lisa Marie Presley's Final Moments and Grief
Priscilla Presley has shared emotional details about the last moments with her daughter Lisa Marie Presley before her death in 2023 at age 54. In her new memoir, 'Softly, as I Leave You: Life After Elvis,' she describes walking into Lisa Marie's hospital room and realizing she was already gone, connected to a ventilator with little brain activity, her spirit absent. Lisa Marie died from a small bowel obstruction after bariatric surgery, with her ex-husband Danny Keough discovering her unresponsive at home. Priscilla recounts the painful day, waiting for hours as doctors attempted to revive her daughter, ultimately deciding to remove her from life support after determining she had no quality of life. She describes the heartbreaking scene of saying goodbye and the profound grief that continues to affect her and her family, including her grandson Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in 2020, and her son Navarone. Priscilla emphasizes the importance of family resilience and finding strength in loved ones, including her granddaughter Riley Keough and her great-grandchildren. The memoir offers a candid and emotional account of her life after Elvis and her ongoing mourning process.
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