Lisa Marie Presley did her best to remain strong for her kids, but the death of her son, Benjamin Keough, by suicide in 2020 changed her forever. As a source told The U.S. Sun, “In her final years, she was racked with grief over Ben, he was her baby, and he relied on her heavily.” The loss reportedly pushed her to become a recluse, spending much of her time alone in her bedroom. “Her world completely fell apart when he died,” the insider noted. “She found it so difficult to cope and barely left the house for months after his death.”
The source claimed that Presley drew strength from her children and her mother, Priscilla, as well as from her ex, Danny Keough, and the Church of Scientology. Indeed, in an essay she penned for People just five months before her death, Presley opened up about the importance of support.
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Writing in honor of National Grief Awareness Day, Presley admitted she blamed herself for Benjamin’s death every day, but shared that she attended, and even hosted, support groups for bereaved parents. “Nothing, absolutely NOTHING takes away the pain, but finding support can sometimes help you feel a little bit less alone,” she wrote, as she encouraged others to seek help. She was so adamant about her message that she also shared the essay on her Instagram. It turned out to be her last ever post.
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
