'A Very Solemn Day for Me': Priscilla Presley Honors Late Grandson Benjamin Keough 3 Years after His Death
Priscilla Presley's grandson, Benjamin Keough, died in 2020 after taking his own life. Yesterday marked three years since his death, and his grandmother took to her Instagram to honor him with a heartfelt tribute.
Yesterday, Priscilla Presley expressed her emotions of love and sorrow as she commemorated the third anniversary of her grandson Benjamin Keough's passing.
The veteran actress shared a large photo of a red rose emoji alongside a message of love and heartbreak, which read, "Needless to say, this has been a very solemn day for me - the anniversary of the passing of my sweet grandson Ben. Words cannot express how much you are missed ~ Nona."
Riley Keough, Benjamin Keough's sister, also shared a heartfelt tribute on her Instagram stories by posting a throwback photo that honored her late brother and her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley.
The picture depicted a young Benjamin making a funny facial expression while posing alongside his renowned mother. The 34-year-old actress wrote "Missing you both" in cursive font with a red heart emoji.
Priscilla Presley's grandson, Benjamin Keough, tragically passed away in 2020, aged 27. The autopsy report confirmed he died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. While Benjamin Keough was less known publicly, he was a musician and had a few acting credits.
Lisa Marie Presley and her son Benjamin Keough | Source: Instagram/Rileykeough
Priscila went through another difficult period this year following the untimely death of her famous daughter, Lisa. The "Lights Out" singer, born on February 1, 1968, died aged 54 in January after going into cardiac arrest.
Lisa's passing had a profound impact not only on her family but also on the global community. Her memorable hit songs and significant contributions to the entertainment industry will be cherished and remembered for years.
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