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TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to death and substance abuse.
The only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie, suffered from a severe opioid addiction in her later years. The singer — who passed away at age 54 in January 2023 of small bowel obstruction, a long-term complication from bariatric surgery — revealed details about her addiction issues in her forthcoming posthumous memoir.
“It escalated to 80 pills a day,” she writes. “It took more and more to get high, and I honestly don’t know when your body decides it can’t deal with it anymore. But it does decide at some point,” she added. The late singer revealed that her addiction quickly transitioned from being recreational to destructive.
It became a serious matter of addiction and withdrawal in the big leagues. “I just wanted to check out. It was too painful to be sober,” she added. In the memoir, Riley Keough — who finished the memoir listening to the self-recorded tapes left by her late mother — revealed that Lisa Marie consumed opioids to relieve pain during her c-section delivery.
“Then she progressed to taking them to sleep,” but felt “shame” about her drug addiction when she had two young children to take care of. After being hospitalized for her addiction, Lisa Marie was sent to rehab, where she decided to have bariatric surgery. However, Riley felt that her mom wasn’t ready to be sober.
Although she didn’t consume narcotics after getting out of rehab, she did get high on “the post-rehab cocktail” which again led to her hospitalization, this time for a seizure. “She had been very chastened by the seizure,” Riley writes.
In an interview with PEOPLE, the Daisy Jones and The Six actress revealed how hard it was to write some chapters of her mother’s memoir, like her addiction issue and the 2020 suicide death of her brother Benjamin after his own struggle with addiction.
With this memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, Riley hopes to illuminate who her mother really was. “I hope that in an extraordinary circumstance, people relate to a very human experience of love, heartbreak, loss, addiction, and family,” she told the outlet. Her late mother had hoped to inspire people with her story which is now Riley’s wish too.
From Here to the Great Unknown is available now.
Sonam Kapoor has been away from the hustle and bustle of city life, enjoying the blue sky and the vast Ocean in the Maldives. She was joined by her husband, Anand Ahuja, their son Vayu, sister Rhea Kapoor and her husband, Karan Boolani. As the holiday came to an end, the actress reflected on the ‘unforgettable moments’ they shared of this trip. Don’t miss out on the lovely images she dropped from her family holiday.
Minutes ago, the Saawariya actress took to Instagram and dropped several images showcasing the lovely moments she shared with her family. The photo dump opens with her getting to the waterbody with her son Vayu Kapoor Ahuja in her arms. Sonam Kapoor penned in the captions, “As we wrap up our incredible family holiday, I find myself reflecting on the unforgettable moments we’ve shared. This trip has been nothing short of magical—a true escape that rejuvenated our spirits and deepened our bonds.”
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The fashionista also dropped multiple images of playing with her son, relishing delicious-looking seafood, taking a relaxing spa with her husband, Anand Ahuja, and flaunting her impressive wardrobe. An image also shows Karan Boolani interacting with her little boy. His wife, filmmaker and stylish Rhea Kapoor, also had a relaxing stay in the smallest country in Asia.
Sonam continued her post by expressing that from the moment they arrived in the Maldives, the breathtaking beauty of the islands took their breaths away. “The turquoise waters, soft white sands, and vibrant coral reefs created a stunning backdrop for our family adventures. Every sunrise felt like a gift, reminding us of the beauty in each new day. “
She further expressed, “Our days were filled with laughter, exploration, and togetherness. Whether we were snorkeling among colorful fish, enjoying beach games, or simply relaxing by the pool, each moment was a cherished memory in the making. Vayu’s joy in discovering the wonders of nature was contagious, filling our hearts with gratitude.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress and fashion icon is all set to return to set after her pregnancy. In a recent statement, she expressed being super excited to face the camera again post-my pregnancy. “I love being an actor, and I love living so many interesting characters through my profession,” Kapoor stated.
Are you excited to watch her on the big screen again?
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