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Riley Keough Explains Why Mom Lisa Marie Presley "Died of a Broken Heart”
Riley Keough is looking back at her fondest memories with her mom Lisa Marie Presley.
Two years after the only child of Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley died at the age of 54, her eldest daughter shared a throwback photo from a FaceTime call between the two to her Instagram Stories Jan. 12. Alongside the snap of the pair seen smiling during their conversation, the Daisy Jones & The Six star added a heart emoji.
Lisa Marie's brother Navarone Garcia (who Priscilla welcomed with ex Marco Garibaldi) also shared a throwback photo of himself alongside his sister, noting that he "can’t believe it’s been 2 years."
"Sending love and thinking of you today," he wrote in his Jan. 12 Instagram post. "People seem to love to judge or have an opinion on our relationship but I do truly miss the good times we had. When things were harmonious things were great."
"It['s] unfortunate that I even have to bring up the unharmonious times," the musician continued, "but ya know somebody’s gonna say something negative (and probably still will anyway) about something I said one time … but anyway. I love you and miss you sis. Much love."
The reflective messages come exactly two years after Lisa Marie—who also shared 16-year-old twins Harper and Finley Lockwood with ex Michael Lockwood, as well as son Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in July 2020, with ex-husband Danny Keough—died in January 2023 after suffering a small bowel obstruction following bariatric surgery.
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The family's tributes also come three months after the "Sinking In" singer's memoir was released posthumously, with the help of her daughter Riley.
"Few people had the opportunity to know who my mom really was, other than being Elvis's daughter," the American Honey actress shared in a press release last January. "I was lucky to have had that opportunity and working on preparing her autobiography for publication has been a privilege, albeit a bittersweet one."
As Riley noted, "I'm so excited to share my mom now, at her most vulnerable and most honest. In doing so, I do hope that readers come to love my mom as much as I did."
Keep reading for a look back at Lisa Marie's most precious moments with her kids...
Pride and Joy
Lisa Marie Presley posed with her daughters—Riley Keough and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood—and son Benjamin Keough in this June 2019 photo. The singer wrote on Instagram, "Mama Lion with cubs."
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Three Generations
Lisa Marie was joined by her daughters and mom Priscilla Presley at a handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on June 21, 2022.
Source of Strength
Shortly after celebrating her 53rd birthday in February 2021, the singer posted a family photo with her girls alongside the caption: "Thank you for all of the overwhelming birthday wishes from everyone. Like everyday, I couldn't have made it through without these three by my side."
Together Always
In 2013, the musician rang in Easter with her kids and mom.
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Family Day
Lisa Marie took Riley and Benjamin to the Hollywood premiere of Lilo and Stitch on June 16, 2002. The trio were accompanied by Lisa Marie's half-brother Navarone Garibaldi, who Priscilla shares with ex Marco Garibaldi.
Birthday Wish
The To Whom It May Concern artist was fêted by Finley and Harper on her 51st birthday in 2019. "Grateful to be happy, healthy and alive," Lisa Marie captioned a mother-daughter snap from the celebration. "And grateful for all of you."
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Girls' Night Out
Lisa Marie was accompanied by her daughters at Elle's 24th annual Women in Hollywood celebration on October 16, 2017.
Snuggly Selfie
"Love of my life," Lisa Marie captioned a selfie with Benjamin on Oct. 14, 2015. "One of the contents of my heart."
Fur-ever Friends
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa Marie shared that she and her twins were fostering puppies from a local shelter. "Exhausting but so rewarding," she wrote on March 23, 2020. "Be well.
Quality Time
While celebrating Benjamin's 21st birthday on Oct. 21, 2013, Lisa Marie snapped this mother-daughter selfie. She tweeted, "love it when were all together."
Tiny Dancers
"Incredible night at the Nutcracker ballet w my fave people in the world," Lisa Marie wrote in a December 2018 Instagram post. "Now it feels like Xmas."
Bedtime Story
Lisa Marie shared a sweet moment with her twins backstage at a tribute concert for Elvis Presley on Aug. 17, 2012.
Presley Legacy
Lisa Marie and Riley unveiled a new Presley family exhibit at Graceland in August 2018. The "Lights Out" artist wrote on Instagram at the time, "Hope you all enjoy this little insight to my life."
Matching Tattoos
The singer got matching tattoos with Benjamin as a Mother's Day gift.
In July 2022, two years after her son's death, Lisa Marie explained the meaning behind design. "It's a Celtic eternity knot. Symbolizing that we will be connected eternally," she wrote on Instagram. "We carefully picked it to represent our eternal love and our eternal bond."
A Meal With Mom
Lisa Marie and her kids toasted with tea during a 2019 luncheon at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Easter Sunday
The family got together for an Easter Sunday celebration in 2015.
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Rock 'n Roll Royalty
Lisa Marie supported Riley's movie The Runaways at a Hollywood premiere party on March 11, 2010.
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Movie Night
Lisa Marie and Benjamin enjoyed a night out at the London premiere of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 on November 11, 2010.
Glam Squad
In October 2018, Riley snapped a mirror selfie with her family at a backstage green room. Lisa Marie captioned the shot: "glamming it up with my loves for a special event!!!"
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Rock On
Riley and Lisa Marie walk the red carpet at a launch party for Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone on April 27, 2012 in West Hollywood, Calif.
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Celebrating Elvis
Lisa Marie was accompanied by her mom and her two oldest kids at a ceremony commemorating what would've been dad Elvis' 75th birthday in 2010.
Making Memories
Lisa Marie and Benjamin were snapped hanging out with DJ Ashba in December 2012, with the matriarch calling it a "fun night."
Feeling the Love
"Had such a lovely Birthday this evening with my Family [and] Friends!" Lisa Marie tweeted in February 2018. "Thank You everyone for all the LOVE and Birthday wishes!!"
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