Elvis Presley, an iconic figure in the world of music, died unexpectedly on August 16, 1977, due to a heart attack at his home in Graceland, at the tender age of 42. His death shocked the world, leaving fans and family in profound grief. Living with him at the time, his young daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, was just nine years old.
Unsettling Morning Predictions On Day Of Elvis’s Death
Lisa Marie's daughter, Riley Keough, in a detailed discussion scheduled to air on October 8 with Oprah Winfrey, recounted the poignant and unsettling premonitions her mother had on the morning of Elvis’s death. Riley quoted her mother as having an "eerie feeling" that fateful day, sensing that something was amiss.
Riley elaborated on this during the interview, mentioning specific instances from her mother’s childhood where Lisa Marie felt her father was seriously unwell. She recalled times Lisa Marie found her father looking “out of it” or when he needed support to stand straight, indicating his deteriorating health.
Lisa Marie’s Childhood Writings Revealed Early Fears
Beyond these intuitive moments, Lisa Marie had documented her fears as a child. Keough told Oprah about letters her mother wrote as a young girl, expressing her worry about her father's eventual demise. “She used to write these letters when she was little, kinda saying, ‘I hope my daddy doesn’t die,’” Riley shared, highlighting an ongoing anxiety Lisa Marie felt about her father's health.
This premonition was a recurring theme in Lisa Marie's life, often reflecting a deep-seated fear that eventually her father would leave them prematurely. The impact of these events on Lisa Marie was profound, affecting her deeply throughout her life and her battles with personal issues.
The Completion Of Lisa Marie’s Memoir By Riley Keough
The clarity and intensity of these memories were not fully shared with the public until after Lisa Marie's unexpected death in January 2023, at age 54. She had been working on a memoir titled ‘From Here to the Great Unknown,’ which she unfortunately did not complete before her passing.
Riley Keough decided to complete her mother’s manuscript, adding her narratives and memories. The memoir explores not only Elvis's death but also the broader, more personal aspects of Lisa Marie's unconventional upbringing and her struggles, including her handling of addiction and the tragic suicide of her son Benjamin in 2020.
Riley Keough Discloses Personal Grief Experiences
The memoir, as discussed by Keough with Oprah, sheds light on the intensely private nature of Lisa Marie’s grief. After her father’s death, Lisa Marie coped by isolating herself, sometimes indulging in alcohol to manage her pain. “Her grief was very—I don’t think she knew how to process it... It was a very private thing for her. She would listen to his music alone, if she was drunk, and cry,” Riley recounted.
Bringing these once-private experiences to light has been part of Riley's motivation in finishing her mother's memoir. As stated in the interview, “I think this is the first time she’s ever talked in detail about his death in the book,” allowing the public insight into the profound impact Elvis's death had on Lisa Marie and her family.
Riley Keough's candid recounting in the Oprah Winfrey interview promises to offer a unique perspective on the personal lives and intimate struggles of one of music's most legendary families. The interview will provide an emotional look into the Presley family's history and the unresolved grief that lingered long after the lights dimmed on the king of rock 'n' roll.
