After her son Benjamin passed away, Lisa Marie Presley kept his body on dry ice for two months for a very heartbreaking reason. Just under four years had gone since the terrible suicide death of her son Benjamin Keough, when Lisa Marie, 54, passed away in January 2023.
Lisa Marie, the sole child of Elvis Presley, departed from her twin children, Harper and Finley Lockwood, who are 16 years old, and her daughter Riley Keough, who is a star of Daisy Jones & The Six. Riley finished a book she had written, From Here to the Great Unknown, and it was published on October 8 following her death.
In her memoir, Lisa Marie discussed Benjamin’s sudden passing in 2020 and disclosed that she had held his body for two months before burying him in a casita bedroom. As she had explained to her father, Elvis Presley, “there is no law in California that requires someone to be buried immediately,” and she felt it was important to give Benjamin the time she needed to say goodbye.
Lisa Marie was just nine years old when Elvis passed away, so having his body at home and being able to visit and talk with him had been consoling. Throughout that time, she kept Benjamin’s remains at 55 degrees while debating whether to bury him in Graceland or Hawaii.
She acknowledged in the biography, “I became so accustomed to him being there, taking care of him… I was grateful that I could continue to raise him until I was ready to say goodbye, even if it was only for a short while longer.
She had several siblings and was homeless when she was born. Years later, she became a famous star
In the chilly depths of 1946, amidst the Tennessee mountains, a tale unfolds, a tale woven around a little girl born into a clan of twelve siblings. Despite their humble circumstances, her brothers deemed her the epitome of beauty, their unwavering devotion a beacon of solace through tough times. While some neighbors argued that their financial struggles were akin to others’, the family’s fierce love for the newborn remained unshakeable.
Raised in a household where a bounty of siblings was the norm, the girl inherited her father’s resolute, business-minded spirit, coupled with her mother’s creative flair and spiritual depth. It’s from this blend that her remarkable journey finds its roots.
From early days in church, she discovered her gift for song, fueled by a stubborn determination. Authenticity became her creed, before fame adorned her, she adorned herself in her mother’s handmade garments fashioned from sacks and scraps, defiantly unique despite warnings from patriarchs.
That tenacious spirit blossomed into none other than Dolly Parton, now a titan of country music at 77. Her legacy spans far beyond melodies, with a charitable empire worth $500 million and a repertoire of 3,000 songs echoing worldwide.
Though not touring presently, Dolly remains industrious, composing melodies aplenty. Yet amidst her bustling career, she remains devoted to Carl Dean, her husband of 1966. Their enduring bond, whether traversing the country in their RV or nestled at home, is her true joy.
Dolly’s life stands as a testament to the triumph of love, creativity, and sincerity over adversity, a living testament to perseverance and the enduring power of the human spirit.
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