In a candid reflection, Lisa Marie Presley described her decision to have an abortion during her relationship with Danny Keough as “the stupidest thing I’ve ever done.” Speaking about the experience, she emphasized the emotional toll it took on her, expressing regret over the choice.
Presley and Keough were married in 1988 and share two children, Riley and Benjamin. She has been open about the challenges she faced in her life, including struggles with mental health and the impact of her family’s legacy. Presley’s remarks shed light on her personal journey and the complexities surrounding decisions made in relationships.
In her posthumous memoir, From Here To The Great Unknown, released on October 8, Lisa Marie Presley candidly expressed her regret about having an abortion during her relationship with Danny Keough, calling it “the stupidest thing I’ve ever done.”
Lisa and Danny were married from 1988 until their divorce in 1994, during which they welcomed two children: daughter Riley Keough, 35, and son Benjamin, who tragically passed away in 2020 at the age of 27 by suicide. The memoir delves into her personal struggles and the emotional complexities surrounding her decisions throughout her life.
In an excerpt from her memoir From Here To The Great Unknown, obtained by People, Lisa Marie Presley revealed the circumstances surrounding her first pregnancy. She wrote, “The first time I got pregnant, I didn’t even know it.” She recounted that during the initial four months of her relationship with Danny Keough, she experienced severe pain that led to an emergency room visit, resulting in surgery. This revelation adds depth to her reflection on that period of her life and the difficult decisions she faced.
In her memoir, Lisa Marie Presley recounted the emotional turmoil surrounding her decisions regarding her pregnancies with Danny Keough. After detailing her first ectopic pregnancy, she revealed that she became pregnant again when they reconciled. She described having an abortion as “the stupidest thing I’ve ever done in my whole life,” expressing deep regret and devastation over the choice.
She recalled the shared sorrow with Keough, stating, “We both cried… we were both destroyed.” Following the abortion, their relationship deteriorated, leaving her feeling unable to cope with the decision.
In a more determined tone, Lisa Marie shared how she actively sought to conceive again. She meticulously tracked her ovulation cycle and even planned a trip to see Keough while he was performing on a cruise ship in Aruba, describing her efforts as “a group effort” with her aunt. This account highlights both her longing for a deeper connection and the complexities of her personal experiences during that time.
