Riley Keough on 'Zola,' Lady Gaga and the Death of her Brother Benjamin

Riley Keough talks about her starring role in “Zola,” listening to her grandfather Elvis’ music and what she wants the world to remember about her brother Benjamin after he took his own life last July.
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[@kalevipoeg6916]

I hate that she's having to go through this all over again so soon after with her mother - losing your brother AND your mother in the span of 2 years is just too much for anyone. I truly hope she'll be ok through this, as painful as it is and is going to be.

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

I can't believe this. I was literally just watching this interview 2 weeks ago. I was thinking how brave Riley is on learning to move forward with the loss of he brother. Now I just found out Lisa Marie has passed away. It gives me chills when these things happen. I can't imagine what Riley and her family are going through. Rest In Peace sweet Lisa Marie

[@lauraruth6358]

When your mother dies it is so hard, but I can’t even imagine a death of your child!! The pain and anguish. It just makes me sick to think of that. I will be praying for that family. May they find peace knowing one day they will be together again

[@GrowingGoodHair]

@@lauraruth6358 yes, agree. This is a Bible promise🙏🏽❤️John 11:25, Psalm 37:29, Revelation 21:3-5. I'm grateful to know this🙏🏽 She suffered so many losses and now she loses her own life😥 Only the Bible explains why 🌹

[@sv8156]

This was an interview from a year ago. Do you seriously think that she would be interviewed before even her mother is buried? Please people use your God-given brains!

[@jazzycakeup5725]

@@sv8156 use YOUR brain because they didn’t say that

[@GrowingGoodHair]

Aw, when she started to talk about (her brother's) suicide, she took deep breaths, grounded herself, then started rubbing her heart😢Also, she is very articulate and described living in grief in a way I'd never heard before.

[@kelliintexas3575]

That's because she is a scientologist. She has been audited since a toddler. She has had to think and articulate every emotion.

[@presleyjordan8519]

@@kelliintexas3575 Well, for the most part, Riley always seemed intelligent. Not sure if Scientology had something to do with her fluency with speaking, though.

[@BOOMER28401]

She was itchy!!

[@toomylight2311]

@@kelliintexas3575 I don’t think she is a sciencetologist, they all left that years ago.

[@mandymac74]

Ben’s death broke my heart. I had never heard his voice but he really looked EXACTLY like Elvis.

[@RH-tv9hk]

"You have to re-experience everything in grief." Well said. It's profoundly challenging and painful

[@deerheart87]

Amen it’s exhausting

[@sirijensen9839]

What a woman, she is strong. Yes it was hard for her to talk about it, but she knows that we have to talk about it, to be able to prevent others from taking their life. I didn't know that she was Elvises granddaughter, I have seen her in some movies and she is good at her job. Yes Elvis would have been proud of her for many reasons as he would have been of all of his grandchildren, Benjamin too.

[@juanitabaly2318]

💘💘💘

[@Lubbylove89]

Lisa Marie did a fantastic job raising Riley. Great actress & seems like a really grounded human being.

[@val13c59]

The nanny’s did a great job raising her.

[@MsSugar1209]

@@val13c59 You got that right.

[@MsSugar1209]

@@val13c59 I think her dad Danny really spent a lot of time with them too tho.

[@SuperLuckao]

Priscilla raise x them, mostly. If Lisa wasn't such a difficult daughter to Priscilla then shed have e been more grouñded.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@SuperLuckao Take a back seat! Her and her son were extremely close. They had dinner together EVERY NIGHT!!!

[@PalmurcioWorld]

She's a criminally underrated actress and has such a magnetic cool personality. Definitely star material.

[@Vibeagain]

Stop being ridiculous and using that word to make you sound hip

[@chappellroanplsgotomanilaibeg]

Daisy and the Six would be her breakthrough im excited

[@pam0626]

I agree. Loved her in The Girlfriend Experience.

[@cindyinnew]

@@pam0626 she was fabulous in it

[@parisjackson9310]

If she weren't Elvis' granddaughter, she wouldn't even have a career.

[@disarm7640]

Feel so sad for Riley and her family. She seems like such a lovely genuine person. It’s horrible to have so much tragedy in such a sort time. Heartbreaking 💔

[@melissagreco4923]

All I can say is a I never heard anyone articulate how grief feels, my 23 yr old daughter died 4/13/2017 and I still cannot talk about it. She opened my mind in the weirdest way, I never thought a celebrity could actually touch me the way she did! She knows grief, lived it as a child and adult. Beautiful girl!

[@partsparis]

Bau bidens name sake congress bill emerged and as of now removed from wikipedia And the guy he put away as attorney General retracted as well

[@Larsen3306]

🙏💔😘

[@jennibarnes140]

Can i say that i find it really helpful to talk about loss and death in a normal manner. I dont worry what others might think or if it makes them uncomfortable. It actually doesn’t. Because of this, ive had so many beautiful conversations with so many ppl who are deep and full of substance. I learnt so much more just now listening to Rielly, and there will be a time when i am able to say the same to others, it might help them understand what they are experiencing... 😢😢 Im so very sorry for your tragic loss, life can be so unfair. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Lisa-pg4ep]

@melissagreco, sorry for your loss.

[@joanholland3438]

I hope her she she helped you in some way with your grief …..

[@chrisocmand6188]

What a strong woman. Her light through her darkness is extremely inspiring.

[@miacrawford4662]

She has her mothers laid back, lovable attitude and her grandfathers drive and tenacity.. I love her. I hope she keeps singing.

[@kimbernewman6403]

Riley's description of grief is really helpful to me right now. I've never heard it said in such a simple way and one that resonates.

[@isabellrc]

Her perspective hit me in a new way where grief is concerned. It does resonates

[@lynneaiken1647]

Same!!! It's all the first in grief...esp the next morning when u wake up... realizing ur loved one is still dead!! It's not dream, it's real... U kinda relive it over again... Have never heard it put like that!! Really a very wise young lady..

[@witchescauldron]

Riley is so eloquent, going to the grocery store in grief resonated so much with me. I couldn't understand how people were going about their day to day business, laughing, talking, when I had experienced such a huge loss. It sounds crazy, but that's how it felt. I hope you feel better ♡

[@sunstarsmoon]

@@witchescauldron yep you feel as though the world should stop turning

[@stellarusso6226]

@@witchescauldron Yes, this!! It’s a very common thought for all of humankind I feel like, to feel that exact thing, that the world keeps turning, when your world feels like it came to a screeching halt and will never turn in a normal way again. It’s an awful feeling, because I think it makes you feel alone, when you’re not of course, but when you see the world moving on around you when you are in such turmoil inside, it’s very confrontational. It breaks my heart she has just lost her brother and now her mom in such a short period of time. Sending love and light to her and her family, and anyone in the turmoil of grief right now ❤🤍🕊️

[@stellarusso6226]

Oh man, Riley…my heart breaks for her today allover again. Her brother and now her mom. Sometimes there are no words, I just want her and her family to receive strength from above, and love and more love ❤

[@charlescook5796]

She explained grief the best I've ever heard it explained. Riley seems to be such an amazing and lovely woman. Her acting is incredibly diverse. Love her!

[@amandar273]

Immediately thought of this interview after hearing about her mother. I know the death of her brother really took a toll on her, I can't imagine how she's feeling now, so I'm sending so much love to her and her sisters and grandma right now.

[@Julieglam3]

I love the fact that she's musical but in her own space and on her own terms. I understand why if she hears Elvis's music she listens but she doesn't purposefully goes and plugs into it. I get how its probably very emotional for her. Elvis would be so proud of her...✨✨✨

[@kevinluongo417]

She’s also one of the best actresses working right now I definitely see her getting an Oscar soon

[@Julieglam3]

@@sarahbowers7885 maybe she wasn't ready to talk about it before now...I am quite certain that growing up for her with ELVIS as her Dad was not as easy as many people think.

[@eileen66]

@@Julieglam3 Elvis is her grandfather not her dad

[@rivall8105]

@@Julieglam3 not her dad, she never actually met Elvis

[@parisjackson9310]

@@kevinluongo417 LOL. Is this a wind up?

[@delrey874]

She's a very underrated actress.

[@tinamoncrief6128]

Elvis would be proud of his his oldest granddaughter

[@kelliintexas3575]

He would be devastated to see them with no faith at all & giving all their wealth to Scientology. They didn't know he was depressed because in Scientology Depression is a "mental Disease" and it makes you weak & worthless on L. Ron's bridge.

[@kelliintexas3575]

Scientology has almost bankrupted Lisa Marie.

[@LA-gh3mi]

@@kelliintexas3575 I believe Lisa Marie lives in Sussex or the bottom of England where there is a lot Scientologists. Social Services have been involved with her family, i have zero clue about her lifestyle but it doesn't look good.

[@ajsmith5295]

It's a shame she is not proud of her grandfather though and if you heard the interview of her you would know what I mean

[@holdhands1914]

He would be do proud of his younger sister

[@jordy407]

Her spirit is so magnetic. A gem.

[@Existentialnausea]

I feel so much compassion for Lisa. She lost both of the most important men in her life & in such tragic ways.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

And I believe she truly loved MJ too

[@globalcitizenn]

@@cindyfitzgerald4500 Given that most of her music is about him, she loved him more than people (and he) would ever know. She was devastated after the divorce and gutted after his death. He loved her and her kids. There is footage of all of them on vacation in South Africa and they seemed like a happy family and this was AFTER the divorce. Ben was close to the Jackson kids, especially Rebbie’s son.

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

@@globalcitizenn and then she lost Ben too. The 3 men she loved so much. I hate when people talk about her drug issues, I can’t imagine living with all the pain and hurt she has and not trying to numb herself. It’s all just very sad

[@stellarusso6226]

@existentialnausea I agree with your comment, and today, Jan 12, 2023, all the compassion to and for Riley and Priscilla and Lisa Marie’s other children. Sending love, strength and hope and profoundly hope they are getting lifted up from above in love and strength❤🙏🏼🕊️🤍🤍🕊️.

[@jbarrett2299]

What a beautiful grounded, no airs and graces young lady. Elvia and her brother must be so proud of her. As we say in Ireland, she’s sound. Just a lovely person

[@magtag853]

She seems so normal. Not full of herself at all.

[@sallywarner2195]

After losing my entire family (parents and siblings) to cancer between the age of 9 to 55 years of age...rarely can I relate to anyone on that level, but this lovely lady is wise beyond her years. She was able to articulate it perfectly. Riley, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful momma.

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

I can't believe this. I was literally watching this interview 2 weeks ago. I was thinking how brave Riley is on learning to move forward with the loss of her brother. Now I just found out Lisa Marie has passed away. It gives me chills when these things happen. I can't imagine what Riley and her family are going through. Rest In Peace sweet Lisa Marie

[@sarahgordino6695]

She is sooooooo incredibly grounded. Her parents did a fantastic job given all circumstances. Wow. She seems like a great girl.

[@kyehutchins2244]

Riley radiates such light. My 13 year old nephew suicided and then a year later his older sister did the same. This all occured in 2018 and 2019. I don't even know what to write but just wanted to share. I do sometimes think about Riley's family. Bless x

[@Existentialnausea]

How awful for their parents. I cannot imagine that kind of pain. 💔

[@susanbishop2423]

That’s really sad, a double tragedy. I’m so sorry for all of the family.

[@cc.8642]

My goodness I understand 1st hand overwhelming grief, loss and tragedy. God Bless you lady.

[@missribbon]

The stuff about doing stuff for the first time in grief is so profound. We lost our mum under similar circumstances & it fees so heavy having to see people & do anything really for the first time after that happens.

[@marinazappettini]

What a kind, sweet soul she is! I wholeheartedly hope she has an excellent support system to cope with these awful losses

[@lab4389]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost a brother too-when I was 21. It profoundly changed me. Your brother sounded like a wonderful soul. Hoping our brothers are at peace now. 💟☮️

[@Larsen3306]

😘💔🙏

[@lucywright3312]

She has such a good energy. I feel her pain when she speaks about her brother, as someone who has lost people to suicide I know how incredibly numbing and confusing and hard to navigate that experience is, the conversations you have with people during grief that didn’t know how to approach the topic of suicide was always the hardest part of my grief.

[@Whatdocowsdrink]

She’s got a great soul and it comes through. R.I.P to her brother ❤️

[@dantaylor1724]

What a lovely down to earth young woman. Elvis would be proud.

[@caymagarcia]

She remembers her brother with a smile that's moving

[@rileyjane9396]

She's her mamma's girl!! She looks, laughs, and sounds exactly like Lisa. Beautiful soul!! 💜💜

[@lesliegpe.carloslagunas2548]

She looks like her mom, but she resembles more like her dad Danny, good combination of both genes.

[@kristencrowdus1096]

Really she sounds like her voice???

[@rileyjane9396]

@Triple Crown yes I would say that, but she is 💯 mom

[@judithryle2113]

Much softer voice, more feminine sounding than lisa

[@lovelovelovexo]

What a lovely, smart and down to earth young lady! Very refreshing to see nowadays

[@lynbarranch]

Thank you for talking about suicide so openly. I lost my beloved cousin and is the same thing- no one wants to talk about it. Suicide needs to be discussed and not be such a taboo subject. It is such a shocking and hard to comprehend death. I was notified BY EMAIL, as no one in the family could deal with the manner of his death ( same as your brother's)

[@annabel8134]

I agree, my cousin just died of the same thing as well and me and my siblings all know that’s what happened but my aunt won’t say tell anyone the cause of death. I know it’s hard for me that we aren’t talking about it because I randomly think about it during the day, and already having mental health issues it’s hard, and I can’t tell how it’s effecting my younger siblings and how they’re grasping it.

[@ellioshiem7892]

yes, I agree with you. mental health is still frowned upon. suicide should be more published.....xx sorry for your loss.🌹🌹

[@sunnyrussell2246]

It’s painful enough to lose someone you love, but I find it incomprehensible that mental health issues and suicide are often so stigmatized and shamed. Especially when people view it as a selfish act…they have no idea how long a person might have held on to their pain, held on simply to spare the people that love them from pain. That doesn’t sound selfish to me, it’s just incredibly sad that anyone has gone through life carrying so much pain that they feel like the only way to make it stop is to end their life. To everyone living life with grief I’m sending you love, may you find solace in your happier memories as you navigate life without your loved ones.❤

[@RH-tv9hk]

I had the same reaction the first time I lost someone - I realized how much death is swept under the carpet, and I was just as guilty before and since. I describe it as "The secret that everyone knows"

[@gregoryholstein4224]

Yes, that is so true. I feel people don't know what to say to someone who is grieving. I personally wanted to talk about my loved ones suicide, but I found other people did not, like it was something shameful or wrong. Some people asked me if I was angry at the person for leaving me that way, but I wasn't, I felt so bad that they were in so much pain emotionally they they didn't want to live.

[@RH-tv9hk]

@@gregoryholstein4224 I'm so sorry for your loss

[@janicelaurin7263]

That was a great interview. Riley is articulate and seems very down to earth. I felt her grief about her brother. I wish her the best in her future.

[@littleiodine9480]

Riley, I am so thankful for your ability to be so aware of yourself and feelings as well as speak them to help people in a way we understand. Waking up in grief, going to work in grief, helping a little child while in grief etc, etc, are all new experiences and change in our lives. Just more experiences in life that each one of us are left with a choice. Shall I stay in grief, or do everything to move forward creating new thoughts in our own mind. You are amazing. Thank you. I have no doubt you are, and will soar high in all that you reach for!!!

[@Thatgirl1965]

Such a lovely human being, Riley. I hope the sun will shine again for her after the fog of grief lifts. She deserves happiness.

[@TheLeenyb]

What a beautiful interview/exchange. I have always liked this dude and only just recently learned of Riley (my daughters knew her but not really the connection to her mother, grandmother, father and grandfather). My favorite parts were when she said she had an ability to be unafraid of failure and the entire conversation about your brothers. I've lost two and it was such a warm and wonderful exchange. My brother died one year after my mother. Those experiences you shared were so connective. Thank you.

[@unknown-lf6zx]

What a lovely girl. She’s amazing and know her mom was proud. Sending her prayers.

[@zekerivers5189]

Very nice interview with Riley she is a sweetheart and eloquent her grandfather sure is looking down with a big smile on his face being very proud

[@melbasmith3974]

Bless her heart. So young to be dealing with so much grief in a short period of time. God bless her & her family. 🦋

[@harrynixon7004]

What a thoughtful and beautiful interview ! Riley serms like such a warm soul !! I wish her great success and happiness ! God bless her and her family ! !

[@freebird8163]

Absolutely powerful interview. Beautiful and raw. I felt it in my heart. 🙏🏼

[@ER-uy7ct]

Yes, how she was explaining grief was spot on. That's how it was after my dad died suddenly at 62. It is a whole new world that you experience without my dad in it.

[@merricat3025]

When it's your parent, you have never experienced life without them before

[@luiza3581]

I lost my baby brother when I was a kid. I feel for Riley. 💔❤️

[@narelle-creative-arts]

What a beautiful spirit she has..I can just imagine how proud and chuffed Elvis would be about her ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@isabel3559]

Very grounded genuine person like her mum and granddad very humble lot of heartache in that family wish them all well

[@mason6963]

She's endured much heartache in her young life. Her mother and father did right by her, she's strong and was given the freedom to pursue her own dreams.

[@vanessaalbaortiz99]

This is so heartbreaking and it's also heartbreaking because 2 years after losing her brother now she lost her mother so now she's dealing with grief all over again and that's what breaks my heart My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her little sisters and her Grandma Priscilla

[@netomeds]

She is so smart, beautiful and mindful of reality. Love her authenticity. Stay strong, Riley. ❤

[@jennifernapoli8172]

Elvis would be Very Proud of his granddaughter Riley. God Bless her and her family❤️🙏

[@ElvisLass35]

I am here watching xxxx

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

What a gorgeous person she is. So interesting and cool.

[@denisemarie6029]

God bless your heart sweet girl! You have such a rough road ahead of you. But you’re in all of our prayers. Your mama, brother and grandfather will always be watching over you. 💝

[@barbarahenninger4916]

She;s so strong. She helps to hold the family together & cheer them up. Proud of her.

[@judithryle2113]

Glad she has a good head on her shoulder. Glad she did not get her moms problems and addiction

[@tarabu922]

Kiley, you're such a lovely and genuine person. As hard as it was to listen about your brother because of my brother's demise as well, I stayed with it through the tears and appreciated all your honesty. Also Kiley, you're such an interesting actor. I love every character I've seen you breathe live into. Look forward to seeing your future performances.

[@gracebateman777]

*Riley xxx

[@inescece4707]

Wow she's so grounded so sad that she had to go through that at such a young age !!! I love her ! God bless you and your family Riley!!!

[@pilargonzalez8442]

Such wisdom from her already at such a young age ❤I am sending so much love to her and her family, I am so sorry for them losing their Mom and Ms. Priscilla losing her beautiful daughter 🕊🌹

[@BehindtheseEyes]

Such a Genuine, Insightful, Eloquent Woman. Sadden at the loss of Brother and Mom. Riley is the "Old Strong Soul" of this Family and will be such a wonderful Mother....Souls leave... Souls come to Us.💕

[@jessicanascimento8035]

she is very humble. I love her as an actress she is very talented, she rocked in Zola and she will rock in Daisy Jones 🔥

[@justjulie7866]

This is a very wise, well spoken young lady. I bet her mom and dad are so proud♥️♥️

[@judithryle2113]

Hope she has a good relationship with dad Danny. Never hear about him

[@jamesboston7457]

She has all my prayers for what she’s been through

[@postcard9889]

I can relate to that- going to grocery stores and grieving, doing workout and grieving, doing house chores and grieving.. Doing the routines day by day, accepting the reality that he's gone. Forever.

[@genny0328]

Her perspective is so clear, I couldn’t even put it in words 🖤

[@pauline9580]

I always found Lisa Marie very aloof,charming and articulate but aloof at the same time,Riley seems more open,sharing and delightful. Lisa did a good job,

[@libragirl4471]

I get it, the aloofness can be seen as other things but then again Lisa is Elivis’s daughter so… the family seems very down to earth considering that fact.

[@jessicasunny4063]

This is an incredible conversation. Well done 👏

[@rociobany290]

I've only seen pics of her & her family thru the years ; when her brother passed I was saddened ...seeing this interview has made me a fan ; she is delightful & intelligent Many blessings to her & her family

[@dianekay8771]

It’s hard when you lose your brother, I remember leaving the memorial after my brother passed, and I had this huge hole in my heart and everyone was living their lives just as they were the day before. My world was turned upside down, and I had to learn to live my life without him. It’s so hard….My mom died when she was 38 and I was 6.

[@sunnyromano6862]

I'm so sorry; that's a lot to have to deal with. ❤️

[@dianekay8771]

@@sunnyromano6862 Thank you for your kind words.

[@ElvisLass35]

What a brave wonderful woman full of potential and talent. Genuinely inspiring to watch. The way she talked about mental health was amazing! Check in on people - yes 🙌 Talking is how we will change things.

[@kristencrowdus1096]

I love this. She is so real. Believe me Riley ur helping. Bles you, the Keough and Presley Family.

[@raysa_n]

Super talented actress and stunning woman. She is AMAZING! She is one of my top 5 favorite actresses🧡💛

[@anarosa2219]

she is such a light. having gone through so much, even growing up the way she did, she’s incredibly strong. i love her so much

[@gracebateman777]

She seems so grounded here, but now with the loss of her mum too, I will worry and be praying for her.

[@paulod27]

She is absolutely right, we don't talk enough about death, grief and suicide in society. People like to pretend that these things are not natural and don't happen. All I know is, I can relate to anybody who has taken their lives as a result of chronic illness. I fully intend to take my own life one day because I know that there is no future left and I don't like this human experience. Better to have a good death than a bad life. R.I.P. Riley Keough. I hope he is finally at peace.

[@bk6947]

Please don’t 😢

[@gloriagruca8290]

I hope things get better for you.

[@sunnyrussell2246]

I’m sending you love, I’m so sorry you are hurting. There’s definitely no shame in speaking honestly. I do hope you find something beautiful and meaningful in this human experience that gives you a reason to want to continue living for yourself. May you find that peace while you’re still here.❤️

[@queenanne94101]

Wow, what presence. I’m incredibly impressed. Well done, Riley. 🌿🌻

[@gerrywhite7069]

I have lost my parents two brothers plus a sister.I am proud of her because She is trying to stay calm and it is not easy,I try but doesn't always work so stay strong and I will be praying for you

[@rhondahamil5072]

She's precious!! She has a beautiful soul!! Beautiful inside and out!!

[@texasmade9090]

Beautiful ! Sorry for your loss !

[@terryarrow702]

I love listening to Riley. Such a smart mature woman. I’ve recently lost my beloved brother. I also love talking about him. God bless everyone who’s lost a dear relative. X

[@cantstandcamilla]

She is lovely...thank you for talking about it.

[@iks9120]

She has her mother's spirit. Seems like a nice, down to earth person.

[@jacksonjo5045]

You know her mother just like most people making a statement about someone you don’t know

[@iks9120]

@@jacksonjo5045 You are completely right. I don't Know any of them. So that what I commented is my impression of them, not opinion. Impression is based on subjective feelings, opinion on experience and arguments. After getting know somebody well, you sometimes change your impressions, sometimes you confirm them. So...

[@deerheart87]

I’m not a fan of her mother but this girl is great talented and interesting

[@MsSugar1209]

@@deerheart87 They say talent skips a generation.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

@@MsSugar1209 Not in this case!

[@geselagrendel630]

What a beautiful young lady, she's so down to earth it's beautiful. Hope she copes with all of this I really do.

[@ehartwick88]

Wow this is my first impression of Riley and shes got such a cozy pleasant personality such a sweetheart I hate she has so much grief at her age but I see nothing but strength and know she will make it in this world ❤

[@deliavaldez7290]

My heart hurts for her 😢 such a sweet and beautiful girl and good head on her shoulders! God bless her through all of this at her her most difficult days ahead 😢❤

[@jenniferirwin82]

Riley such a beautiful person. I'm sorry you're going through all this.

[@christinewilkinson3772]

I just love her. I’m a total fan girl. She’s so talented.

[@louern123]

wow, she is explaining grief exactly how i have felt about it

[@fistewart]

She's so natural and unaffected. Also she pronounces FOLK correctly which makes me so happy.

[@hallsjuju2400]

Experiencing in grief, it is so true. After my mom passed going to her favorite place to shop I broke down and had to leave. Couldn’t do it.

[@ellioshiem7892]

ben was so beautiful. a deep soul..... deep people can get lost easily. love you ben.....🌹🌹

[@dynjarren8355]

It’s not right and grossly unfair that she has to deal with this much loss in her family in so short a time. I hope she can continue because she seems like a positive and joyful person.

[@bridgetnolan3947]

Riley, hope you are doing ok, So sorry to hear about your Mam's passing. God bless her and your lovely brother 🙏.Remembering also your dear grandad .

[@marierees8890]

Beautiful, well spoken and she will carry the Elvis legacy with class and dignity. ♥️

[@soulfireonfire6423]

She is all that you say. I just hope she realizes that her grandfather was 100% against Scientology. That regardless if what anyone, ANYONE , tells her, the estate thst her mother still had 15% control of should never ever EVER, be out of the hands of a true blood relative of her legendary grandfather. That she respects the fact that he did NOT approve of what they stood for, the control they wanted over him, and the control they wanted over his money. I have heard that they have invested already 25% of something to do with the Presley empire so to speak. How come if it’s true? What interest could they possibly have in a personal estate? My point is, it’s generational wealth! You can’t get back generational wealth when it’s sold off to these greedy conglomerates. Ya know why? They don’t care who Elvis Presley was, where he came from, what type of giving person he truly was. That he himself went out when he was a teenager and taught himself the guitar, taught himself how to write music, and got himself discovered! They don’t care that he had a twin that passed away when his mother gave birth and that possibly could have left some void in his life when he had told people closest to him , that he always felt like no one understood how lonely and alone he felt, even though he had millions of fans and family and friends around him all the time! His home was his safe place. It was something that he was proud of ! It was something that he said, was one of the first things he promised his parents . That if he ever made it big, he would buy them a new house. And he did! From a 2 bedroom shack to a $150,000.00 home! No one else is going to care about those things. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. And they will tell her anything to get it. They includes her grandmother , whether she likes it or not, it does! If I was her, I would be smarter then they are! I would work smarter and harder to rectify the damage that was underhandedly done to her mother, when she lost 85% of the EPE ! Why were you visiting her mother about your concerns and not Lisa Marie. Emails prove she was inquiring of the status of the estate! Where’s the proof professionally that was sent to her on a letterhead, regarding her estate that you discussed with her mother. Doesn’t a $700,000.00 a year salary warrant that kind of professionalism How do I know or why do I believe Lisa Marie when she was taking them to court, not hard! It was blatantly obvious when you listen to what she states happened, and really sit back and peel back the onion, so to speak, ( I mean digging into the companies where it exchanged hands, names, LLC’s, board members, same names under those LLC, investments that Lisa specifically mentioned that went belly up and who was on that board . Quite telling and how could he have not known , it was going belly up if you are the same person investing and on the board? Look at the dates, years things happened regarding Lisa’s finances but look at what else that was very very significant regarding her fathers estate! Everything is not a coincidence . Otherwise, then the definition of coincidence needs to be changed. Lisa Marie might not have been perfect! But the one thing, that no one could ever deny, is that she was indeed her fathers daughter, in her SOUL! You could watch her speak, sing, perform, talk with fans, she was definitely more her father than her mother! Just the way it was! Prime example is listening to David Kessler talk about how he was watching Lisa Marie at Graceland the night of or before her fathers 88th birthday celebration after everyone had left and she was speaking to an old friend that she had reunited with, who had lost a child. He described it as, as he was watching her console this woman who had list her child, the tenderness and caring of her words, touched him. Her grandfather, Lisa Marie’s father, had that caring tenderness for those he knew and didn’t know, if they were in need! A story I remember watching his crew talk about things Elvis did for people that touched my heart was about a car crash outside Graceland. I believe it was Schilling but not sure , went out to do an errand for Elvis. Traffic was backed up on the street right outside the estate. Traffic was being redirected around the crash. When they got up to the crash, the guy running the errand for Elvis was just taken back at the severity of the accident. From what I remember it was either a woman and 2 children or one, but it was bad. When he finally got back ( it took him longer then usual), he was telling Elvis about it! Elvis asked him to go back out there and try to get as much info as possible and then to help them, in any way he could. Just to take care of them and give them anything they need. So he did. Now I can’t remember this part exactly, ( gonna cry) but either the husband/father was still in another state and was supposed to meet his wife in Tennessee. This is the part I am not sure of. Either the husband had one of the kids with him, or not! I really want to say he didn’t . But not sure! But it was a fatality regarding everyone in the vehicle. I think the man lost his entire family. Elvis paid for his flight out there, expenses regarding getting his wife and kids back home, and also, I believe helped or totally paid for the funeral expenses and hospital bill . I also believe that Elvis actually spoke to the man and told him truly sorry he was for his loss! Lisa Marie was her fathers daughter!!!

[@michaelsoldierworks1]

Such a great interviewer, one of the best. And I'm absolutely floored by the talent, charisma and person Riley is after getting to know her thru Daisy Jones.

[@jacquelinesento425]

Awe she is a sweet heart feel so bad she just lost her mom. Many prayers to you and your family

[@heatherelizabeth27]

She seems so kind & down to earth. Definitely a Memphis vibe there ❤

[@heatherlomaxmusic4776]

What an incredible lady. Loved Elvis and her mom LMP..praying for her 🙏🏽❤️

[@RainyJo715]

I hope that people tell Riley what an amazing, talented, smart, and refreshing bright light that she is, as well! 😊

[@elvisobsessor]

I pray for Riley & her family every day. I hate that they've had to go through so much pain. 💗

[@starlite556]

We all go through pain in this life . It is just that some do it in the lap of luxury.

[@andshewas296]

@@starlite556 Also since shes a "public figure" she`s able to talk about her grief on a youtube channel or most media outlets. Us common folk, go through the exact same feelings, emotions, visions, thoughts when a loved one dies. There's absolutely no difference. We have all experience just about the same thing someone else has. Except we are not famous and no one cares what we have to say. Not looking for any sympathy but I too had a brother that committed suicide.

[@cherylpisani2727]

What a great conversation. She is Beautiful.

[@traceyraybould7863]

What a beautiful, clever, smart girl. My heart goes out to her. It’s all heartbreaking. Please God look after her. 🇬🇧❤️