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Riley and Benjamin Keough Are Elvis Presley's Grandchildren — Check Out Their Childhood Photos

Rebelander Basilan
Oct 04, 2020
02:30 P.M.

Riley Keough has been sharing childhood photos on her social media as she mourns the loss of her beloved brother, Benjamin Keough. The siblings are grandchildren of the late King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.

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Actress Riley Keough continues to honor her late brother Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide on July 12 at the age of 27. On August 27, she shared a childhood photo of herself with Benjamin on Instagram.

"Love of my life," the actress captioned the adorable snap, which already garnered more than 30,000 likes. Many fans commented, with one saying that Benjamin looked like his grandfather Elvis.

Elvis Presley posing for a studio portrait in an undated picture. | Photo: Getty Images

Elvis Presley posing for a studio portrait in an undated picture. | Photo: Getty Images

Riley has also marked two months since Benjamin tragically died. On September 6, she uploaded a photo on Instagram of herself and Benjamin goofing around and pulling faces. The actress wrote:

"Two months without you. I would give anything for 1 more minute with you little brother."

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Weeks after the unexpected passing of Benjamin, Riley got a tattoo as a tribute to her late brother. She had the words "Benjamin Storm" inked over her collarbone.

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The "Mad Max: Fury Road" actress posted a snapshot of her tattoo on Instagram Stories and also uploaded a photo of her brother's inking of her name on his own collarbone.

Earlier, Riley also uploaded a series of photos of her and Benjamin together as she poured her heart out over his passing. Riley and Benjamin are children of Danny Keough and singer-songwriter, Lisa Marie Presley.

The statement reads that Lisa adored her son and that he was the love of her life.

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In the post, Riley said that mornings are the hardest and that she keeps forgetting Benjamin is gone. The actress added she could not cry because of the fear that she might never stop.

Also grieving her brother's loss were her twin siblings, her mother Lisa, and grandmother Priscilla Presley. In a statement, a family representative said that Lisa was "completely heartbroken" after learning of Benjamin's death.

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The statement reads that Lisa adored her son and that he was the love of her life. Lisa, who is the only child of Elvis and Priscilla, gave birth to Benjamin on October 21, 1992.

Meanwhile, as part of the Presley clan, Riley is a Hollywood royalty. With creativity running in her blood, the actress continued the family's reputation by making a name for herself in the creative industry.

In 2004, Riley began as a runway model for Dolce & Gabbana. At 14 years old, she graced the Milan Fashion Week from 2005 until 2006. She also modeled the same label.

Unknown to many, Riley also strutted at the fashion show of one of the most popular lingerie brands in Hollywood. In 2006, she walked the runway of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

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