Riley Keough Opens Up About Completing the Memoir of Her Late Mother Lisa Marie Presley

The Emotional Journey

Riley Keough, the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, has opened up about the emotional challenge of completing her late mother's memoir. In a recent interview with Variety at the Emmy Awards, Keough expressed that it was a bittersweet and difficult, yet special, experience to take on the task of finishing her mother's memoir.

Riley Keough Says It Is Bittersweet Finishing the Memoir of Her Late Mother Lisa Marie

Lisa Marie had been working on her memoir for over three years before her passing in January 2023. Keough, now taking on the responsibility of finishing the memoir, views it as a way to honor her mother's legacy and feels privileged to be able to help realize her mother's vision.

Keough described the process as extremely emotional and therapeutic, bringing her closer to her mother's memory. She acknowledged the complexity of the task, stating that it evoked both bittersweet emotions and a sense of closeness to her mother.

The Anticipated Memoir

The much-anticipated memoir of Lisa Marie Presley is set to be published on October 15. In a statement to the Associated Press, Keough shared that the memoir represents an opportunity for readers to get to know her mother beyond her public persona as Elvis's daughter.

Keough expressed her excitement at the prospect of sharing her mother's vulnerability and honesty through the memoir. She hopes that readers will come to love her mother as much as she did, gaining a deeper understanding of who Lisa Marie truly was.

Lisa Marie's passing was a solemn event, and the completion of her memoir serves as a way for her daughter to honor her memory and share her authentic self with the world.

Legacy and Remembrance

Lisa Marie Presley's legacy extends beyond her music and celebrity status. Her passing in January 2023 left behind a profound impact on her family and those who knew her. Keough was appointed as the sole trustee of her mother's estate following her passing, which led to legal proceedings with her grandmother, Priscilla Presley.

The settlement of the estate included provisions for Riley's younger half-sisters to be named sub-trustees and a lump sum payment of $1 million to Priscilla. The legal proceedings highlighted the complexities that can arise in managing a family's legacy and the importance of clarity in estate planning.

As the one-year anniversary of Lisa Marie's passing approached, both Riley and Priscilla took to social media to remember and honor her. The anniversary served as a moment of reflection and remembrance for the family and the wider community of fans and admirers.