It’s been a week since Priscilla Presley lost her daughter Lisa Marie to a fatal cardiac arrest, and as she put the late singer to rest, the actress shed tears. The 77-year-old read a poem titled Old Soul by one of her granddaughters.
Who Wrote It?
The actress didn’t clarify which of her three granddaughters wrote the poem. She has three, including the famous actress/director Riley Keough (33) and the twins, Harper and Finley (14).
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Any One Of Them Could’ve Written The Poem
Any of the three girls could’ve written the poem as it had profound words hence the title. Priscilla started the recital by saying,
Lisa Marie Presley Through Her Children’s Eyes
The words in the poem encapsulated the essence of Lisa Marie’s personality, as seen through her children’s eyes. It started by chronicling her life from birth to her achievements – personal and career – highs and lows (Benjamin’s suicide in 2020) and health struggles.
Where She Belongs
Priscilla ended the recital with,
Riley Keough Reveals Big News
Keough took the stage after her grandmother and shared a tribute to her late mother before dropping much-appreciated news to the guests. The actress/director didn’t read a poem like Priscilla but a letter.
The Silver Lining In The Cloud
Keough revealed that she had a secret baby with her husband, Ben Smith-Peterson. Although she kept the child’s birth and existence away from the media, Keough said she hoped to be a good mother like Lisa Marie was in her lifetime.
An Excerpt From Riley’s Letter
More Details Of The Child’s Birth Are Private
Keough kept details of her child’s life private by omitting the gender, name, and date of birth. All she willingly revealed was the young one’s existence. Keough shared more sweet words for her mother via Instagram .
She’s Resting Now
Lisa Marie died in the hospital after suffering a heart attack post-New Year’s celebration in her L.A. home. The family signed a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate), so the medics didn’t revive her when the singer suffered a second arrest in the hospital.
They believe she’s now resting after struggling in the last days of her life. Lisa Marie died at 54.
Last Updated on January 24, 2023 by Chisom Ndianefo
