In her memoir *From Here to Great Unknown*, Lisa Marie Presley opens up about her marriage to Michael Jackson, her struggles with addiction, and the devastating loss of her son, Ben. The book was completed by her daughter, actress Riley Keough, after Lisa Marie’s death.
Lisa Marie reflects on her childhood as Elvis Presley’s daughter, her lavish lifestyle, and the intense pain of losing her son Benjamin, who died by suicide in 2020. She also discusses her battle with opioid addiction, which began after the birth of her twins. Riley Keough describes the final years of her mother’s life as “brutally hard” and admits to feeling worried about her health during her final weeks. Lisa Marie died in January 2023 at the age of 54 due to complications from bariatric surgery.
The book reveals Lisa Marie’s deep bond with Benjamin, whom she described as uncannily like Elvis. His death was a tremendous loss, and Lisa Marie struggled to cope, even keeping his body at home for two months as she processed the grief.
She also details her short, intense marriage to Michael Jackson, including his claims of virginity and the emotional toll of his drug addiction. Despite their love, Lisa Marie eventually filed for divorce after feeling increasingly shut out by Jackson’s inner circle.
The memoir also touches on Lisa Marie’s complicated relationship with her mother, Priscilla Presley, and allegations of childhood abuse by one of Priscilla’s former boyfriends. Despite these challenges, Lisa Marie found moments of connection with her mother later in life.
Through her struggles and pain, Lisa Marie’s story reveals the heavy burden of fame and loss.
