Lisa Marie Presley kept her son Benjamin’s body at home for two months after he passed away.

Lisa Marie Presley was so devastated by the loss of her son, Benjamin Keough, that she kept his body in her home for two months after he passed away. She even invited a tattoo artist to see him so she could get matching tattoos.

This is just one of many surprising details in Lisa Marie’s new memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, which was completed by her daughter, actress Riley Keough, after Lisa Marie passed away in January 2023.

Lisa Marie (left) next to her beloved son Ben, along with her third husband, Michael Lockwood, and a guest, at the London premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” in November 2010.
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In her book, Lisa Marie shared that she had to fight to stay alive for her other children, Riley and her twin daughters Harper and Finley, who are now 16. She didn’t say goodbye to Benjamin right away because she was torn between burying him in Hawaii or at Graceland, the Memphis estate where Elvis, her father, is buried.

Riley Keough shows off her “Ben” tattoo etched on her collarbone in honor of her late brother.
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Riley and Lisa Marie at the ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Hills on Oct. 16, 2017, in LA.
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Lisa Marie kept the room at 55 degrees to preserve Benjamin’s body and got so used to caring for him and having him there.

Riley and Lisa Marie decided to honor Benjamin by getting tattoos like his. Benjamin had his sister’s name on his collarbone and his mom’s name on his hand. Riley had her brother’s name tattooed on her collarbone, and a tattoo artist was called to Lisa Marie’s home to add Benjamin’s name to her hand. When the artist asked if they had photos of Benjamin’s tattoos to match the font and placement, Lisa Marie said, “No, but I can show you.”

Lisa Marie was laid to rest next to son Ben at Graceland following her death in January 2023.
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Riley writes: “Lisa Marie Presley had just asked this poor man to look at her dead son, who was right next to us in the guest house. I’ve had a very strange life, but this moment is one of the weirdest.”

Lisa Marie also knew it was strange. She said, “I think it would scare the heck out of anyone else to have their son there like that. But not me.”

Lisa Marie said she lost her “spark” after her son, seen here as a 10-year-old with his mom and sister Riley, took his own life in July 2020.
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Soon after the tattoo day, Riley remembers that everyone felt like Benjamin wanted to be laid to rest.

Even Lisa Marie said she could feel him communicating with her, saying, “This is crazy, Mom, what are you doing? What the heck!”

The family held a funeral for Benjamin in Malibu, and New Age author Deepak Chopra led the ceremony. Riley said she had to keep her eyes closed the whole time because she was struggling to cope with everything.

Riley finished off her mother’s book after listening to hours of her tapes.
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Benjamin was buried at Graceland, next to Elvis, and Lisa Marie would later be buried there too.

Riley writes a lot about her brother’s struggles with mental health and how he often went on drinking binges. She doesn’t believe he truly wanted to die.

After his death, she and her mom went through his phone, looking for answers.

As the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie lived her life in the harsh spotlight.
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Lisa Marie is buried at her father’s estate, Graceland, alongside her dad and her son.
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Riley writes, “We found a text he sent to my mom a couple of weeks before he died that said, ‘I think something’s wrong with me mentally. I think I have a mental health issue.’ It’s heartbreaking to me that he only realized he might need help just two weeks before he took his own life.”

Your Body Will Signal These 7 Warning Signs One Month Before a Heart Attack

Did you know that heart attacks rank as the primary cause of mortality in the United States?

The surge in this ailment over recent years can be attributed to the rapid pace of life and unhealthy dietary patterns. Recognizing the indicators of heart failure well in advance, even up to a month prior, can prove immensely advantageous and potentially life-saving. Alongside adopting a healthy lifestyle and managing stress levels, this foresight can serve as a shield against heart failure.

Here are some signs to heed, as they may forewarn of an impending heart attack within a month, warranting serious attention:

Swollen Feet:
Congestive heart failure may impede the lower chambers of the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively, resulting in the accumulation of blood in the legs, ankles, and feet, leading to swelling.

Fatigue:
Narrowing arteries can reduce blood supply to the heart, compelling it to work harder, culminating in pronounced tiredness and lethargy.

Shortness of Breath:
Diminished blood flow to the heart may entail insufficient oxygen supply to the lungs. Given their interconnectedness, difficulty in breathing could signal a looming medical emergency.

Weakness:
Constricted arteries hinder proper blood circulation, precipitating weakness in the body and elevating the risk of unforeseen falls.

Dizziness and Cold Sweats:
Inadequate blood circulation to the brain poses a grave threat to life, initially manifesting as dizziness and clamminess. These symptoms should never be dismissed lightly.

Chest Pressure:
Discomfort or pressure in the chest could herald the onset of a heart attack, with the sensation intensifying gradually until the actual event occurs.

Symptoms resembling Flu or Cold:
The sudden onset of flu-like symptoms might signify an imminent flu episode. Many individuals mistakenly attribute early cold symptoms to the flu’s onset.

Prompt medical intervention is imperative upon observing these symptoms, whether in yourself or others. Early detection plays a pivotal role in averting a heart attack.

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