On the third anniversary of Benjamin Keough’s death, actress Riley Keough and Priscilla Presley honored his memory on social media.
Riley posted to her Instagram story on Wednesday, sharing a heartfelt throwback photo that featured her late brother, Benjamin, and her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley, Entertainment Tonight reported.
The photo captured a young Benjamin making a funny face and posing next to his famous mom. “Missing you both,” the actress wrote.
Priscilla, Benjamin’s grandmother, also shared a message, posting a rose emoji along with a touching tribute.
“Needless to say, this has been a very solemn day for me — the anniversary of the passing of my sweet grandson Ben,” she wrote. “Words cannot express how much you are missed ~ Nona.”
Benjamin Keough died of an apparent suicide in July 2020 at age 27.
Lisa Marie was described as “completely heartbroken, inconsolable, and beyond devastated but trying to stay strong for her 11-year-old twins and her oldest daughter...,” a source said at the time.
Lisa Marie would later pass away in January after suffering cardiac arrest, revealed Thursday to be a result of a small bowel obstruction.
She was 54 years old, and had reportedly been taking opioids and weight-loss medication following a plastic surgery operation in the weeks leading up to her death.
For Riley Keough, Wednesday brought both sorrow and joy. As she remembered her late brother, she also received her first Emmy nomination for her titular role in “Daisy Jones & the Six.”
In response to her lead actress nomination, she released a statement expressing her gratitude and surprise.
“This is truly the most amazing surprise! I feel so lucky to have been a part of Daisy Jones & the Six and to work alongside my amazing castmates and the entire crew,” Keough said.
“I am thankful to the Academy for receiving this wonderful nomination and to be recognized alongside the other hugely talented women on TV. And I am thrilled for my castmates who also got recognized! Thank you to Hello Sunshine, Amazon, and thank you to the Academy.”
