Lisa Marie Presley’s world ‘fell apart’ & she felt ‘racked with grief’ over son Ben’s suicide in years before her death

Priscilla Presley took to her Twitter on Monday to express gratitude for the support she's received from fans, a day after her daughter Lisa Marie Presley's memorial.The 77-year-old ex-wife of Elvis Presley delivered a touching tribute to Lisa Marie — who passed away at the age of 54 earlier this month — during a public ceremony at Graceland on Sunday in Memphis, Tennessee.And the following day she thanked supporters, writing: 'Thank you all for your condolences, you have touched me with your words. It has been a very difficult time but just knowing your love is out there makes a difference.'  Grateful: Priscilla Presley took to Twitter on Monday to express gratitude for the support she's received from fans, a day after her daughter Lisa Marie Presley's memorial; Pictured 2022It was her first tweet since she confirmed her daughter's passing. Presley — the only child of rock legend Elvis — suffered a cardiac arrest at her Calabasas home, and died at a hospital in Los Angeles on January 12.  Priscilla was by her side along with the family, and on being told she was brain dead, made the decision to sign a Do Not Resuscitate order. Lisa Marie was laid to rest next to her father, rock n' roll icon Elvis, and her son, Benjamin, who committed suicide in July 2020 at age 27.

Riley Keough was pictured Monday traveling from Memphis to Los Angeles a day after she attended the memorial service for her late mother Lisa Marie Presley, where her husband Ben Smith-Petersen revealed that they are parents to a daughter.The 33-year-old actress donned a long beige coat over a black short with blue jeans and beige shoes, while carrying a black bag.Keough, the daughter of the late Lisa Marie and Danny Keough, wore her dark brown locks in a ponytail and a pair of sunglasses on the travel day, in which the couple was seen with their daughter. The latest: Riley Keough, 33, was pictured at a Memphis airport on Monday headed back to Los Angeles a day after she attended the memorial service for her late mother Lisa Marie Presley, where her husband Ben Smith-Petersen revealed that they are parents to a daughterSmith-Petersen was clad in a long-sleeved grey top with a backpack, lead gray jeans and black shoes as he was seen deboarding the aircraft at Van Nuys Airport.The Australia-born stuntman carried a large bag and a fold-up baby seat as he was seen getting off the plane.

Lisa Marie Presley sadly died at the age of 54 on January 12 after suffering a cardiac arrest, and she was laid to rest yesterday in an emotional memorial service. During the funeral, it was revealed that Elvis Presley’s only child had been a grandmother to a previously unknown granddaughter. The singer is survived by her twins Finley and Harper Lockwood, 14, whom she shared with ex-husband Michael Lockwood.She also shared daughter Riley Keough, 33, and son Benjamin Keough with ex-husband Danny Keough.While Riley survives the late star, Benjamin tragically died by suicide in her home in 2020.During the heartbreaking memorial service held at Graceland over the weekend, Riley's husband Ben Smith-Petersen read out a letter his wife had written to her late mother. The letter subsequently revealed that Riley had a daughter, being that Lisa Marie had been a grandmother unbeknownst to her fans. "Thank you for showing me that love is the most important things in this life," the letter stated."I hope I can love my daughter the way you loved me, the way you loved my brother and my sisters."Page Six have since reported that Riley’s representative has confirmed she and Ben have a child together, with no further information being offered. Riley met her Australian stuntman husband on the set of the movie Mad Max: Fury Road, and the pair went on to tie the knot in 2015.The grieving daughter’s tribute continued: "Thank you for being my mother in this life."I am eternally grateful to have spent 33 years with you.

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at the age of 54. But during the service, Ben Smith-Petersen revealed that he and his wife, Lisa Marie’s daughter Riley Keough, had just given birth to a daughter.Smith-Peterson read a letter written by the Logan Lucky and The Terminal List star, which said in part, “Thank you for showing me love is the only thing that matters in this life.

TEARFUL mourners said goodbye to Lisa Marie Presley as she was laid to rest next to her son today. The singer died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 54 earlier this month.

Alanis Morissette was among the multiple performers to take the stage with musical tributes at Lisa Marie Presley's memorial on Sunday.Held at the Presley family's Graceland estate on Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee, the 48-year-old singer performed her 2021 song, Rest, which she wrote with Michael Farrell.The seven-time Grammy winner looked somber while cloaked in a black coat and her brunette locks in loose curls as she was accompanied by a pianist during her song. Alanis Morissette was among multiple performers to take the stage with musical tributes at Lisa Marie Presley's memorial on Sunday The Canadian-born songstress held her head high as she comforted Lisa Marie's loved ones with the gift of song.

Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber were pictured attending Lisa Marie Presley's memorial service together at Graceland on Sunday.Butler, 31, had a close relationship with the daughter of the King of Rock 'N' Roll after portraying her father Elvis Presley in the acclaimed Baz Luhrmann biopic Elvis.Lisa Marie suffered cardiac arrest at her Calabasas home, and died at a hospital in Los Angeles on January 12. She was 54.  Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber were pictured attending Lisa Marie Presley's memorial together at Graceland on Sunday Before her untimely death, Lisa Marie lauded Butler for his moving performance in the film.On her Instagram account she shared, 'Austin Butler channeled and embodied my father's heart and soul beautifully.

Saying goodbye. Lisa Marie Presley has been laid to rest at her father’s Graceland estate and mourned during a public memorial service on Sunday, January 22.

Forever sisters. Sarah Ferguson paid tribute to her longtime friend Lisa Marie Presley at her Sunday, January 22, funeral.

Lisa Marie Presley's eldest daughter Riley Keough announced she has a daughter in a eulogy written for her mum.

Lisa Marie Presley’s life and legacy were honored during an emotional memorial service at Graceland.

Lisa Marie Presley's public memorial took place Sunday at Graceland with her mother Priscilla Presley taking to the stage to leave a few words on behalf of one of her grandchildren. Lisa's daughter Riley Keough, 33, sat front row as her husband Ben Smith-Peterson took to the stage to share some words on his wife's behalf.During the service, which was held at Elvis' Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee, Riley remembered her mother's enduring love and strength in a speech delivered by Ben.It began: "I'm eternally grateful to have spent 33 years with you.

Party of three! Lisa Marie Presley’s eldest daughter, Riley Keough, and husband Ben Smith-Petersen secretly welcomed their first child, Us Weekly can confirm.

Forever in their hearts. During Lisa Marie Presley’s Sunday, January 22, memorial service, mother Priscilla Presley remembered her legacy with a sweet tribute.

In memoriam. During Lisa Marie Presley’s memorial service, son-in-law Ben Smith-Petersen shared a tribute from his wife, Riley Keough.

Priscilla Presley, 77, took to the stage on Sunday to pay tribute to her daughter Lisa Marie Presley at her public memorial service.She read out a loving message from one of her granddaughters, calling the late Lisa a "superhero" and remembering her importance in everyone's lives.Priscilla's speech began by thanking Jerry Schilling for his "beautiful" speech while telling the audience that she was going to read something her granddaughter "wrote for you all and this says it all".Lisa has three granddaughters from Lisa Marie - including Riley Keough, 33, and 14-year -old twins Harper and Finley.Her son, she shared with ex Danny Keough, Benjamin Keough took his own life in 2020 at the age of 27.She began: "The old soul, I had no idea how to put my mother into words.Truth is there are too many."Lisa Marie Presley was an icon, a role model, a superhero to so many people all over the world.But mama was my icon, my role model, my superhero in much more ways than one."Even now I can't get across everything there is to be understood or known about her. But she always said 'I'll do my best'."Priscilla then paused for a moment to get her composure as she struggled to keep in her tears as she read out a poem.She continued: "The old soul, in 1968 she entered our world born tired, fragile yet strong."She was delicate but was filled with life.She always knew she wouldn't be here too long."Childhood passes by with a glimpse of her green eyes.She then grew a family of her own."Then came her second child, leaving her with suspicion.

Lisa Marie Presley was remembered Sunday morning by her family, friends, and fans, all gathered at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. It was an emotional public memorial, with Elvis Presley’s ex-wife Priscilla, the mother of Lisa Marie, leading the tributes by reading a heartfelt family message during the ceremony.

Saying goodbye. Lisa Marie Presley has been laid to rest at her father’s Graceland estate and mourned during a public memorial service on Sunday, January 22.