Daughter of the late rock’n’roll world icon Elvis Presley dies
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock’n’roll legend Elvis Presley, dies at 54 after suffering from a cardiac arrest.
Her mother, Priscilla Presley, said, “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us.”
Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis Presley — has died at 54. She just attended the Golden Globes and recently wrote a heartbreaking essay about her grief following her son Benjamin Keough’s death by suicide in 2020.
Rest in peace, Lisa Marie. pic.twitter.com/55u5uFY4Ib— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) January 13, 2023
“I know that my father would…be proud.” — #LisaMariePresley on “Elvis” at the @ElvisMovie party last night pic.twitter.com/6IaJtOtAUi
— Marc Malkin (@marcmalkin) January 9, 2023
Although no details of the possible causes of death were shared, reports confirmed that the late star was found unresponsive at her home in Calabasas, California. At about the same time, her former husband Danny Keough, who also lives at the property, arrived and performed CPR. Paramedics came shortly afterward, taking Presley to the hospital, but it was too late.
Further information reveals that she had suffered a full arrest before a bystander administered epinephrine – commonly known as adrenaline – to help her regain a pulse. Presley appeared at the 2015 premiere of Mad Max: Fury Road – her daughter Riley Keough acted in the film.
In a statement, her mother, while begging for privacy in these painful times, added that “She was the most passionate, strong, and loving woman I have ever known,”
Tributes started pouring in across America soon after the star’s death was reported.
Nicolas Cage shared an emotional tribute to Lisa Marie Presley after her tragic death on Thursday https://t.co/8AsftwV28q pic.twitter.com/MQsGRXBEqg
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 13, 2023
Grammy award winner Diane Warren expressed her sorrow at the horrible news. The singer added, “the entire world is sending love and prayers to Priscilla and Lisa Marie’s children right now.”
Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson said: “It’s hard to take when someone so young and full of life passes on.”
In a Twitter post, Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin wrote:
I had the chance to know @Cilla_Presley when I was on Dancing With the Stars and as a mother, I can’t imagine the pain she must be going through with the untimely passing of Lisa Marie. I have the image of little Lisa Marie growing up. RIP Lisa Marie Presley
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 13, 2023
Born in 1968, Lisa Marie followed in her father’s footsteps and forged a career in music. The star released three albums, with her 2003 debut studio album selling hundreds of thousands of copies and receiving generally positive reviews.
The star was also well known for a series of high-profile marriages to pop legend Michael Jackson, actor Nicholas Cage and musicians Danny Keough and Michael Lockwood.
She had four children, including the actress Riley Keough. Presley’s son, Benjamin Keough, killed himself in 2020. Presley was last seen publicly on Tuesday night at the Golden Globes Awards in Beverly Hills.
Accompanied by her mother, the pair broke down in tears as they watched Austin Butler win the Best Actor prize for his portrayal of her father. During an emotional speech, the actor thanked the Presley family for their help during the film.
“Thank you, guys for opening your hearts, memories, and home to me. Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever,” Butler said.
Lisa Marie Presley was also married to the late legend Michael Jackson in 1994 in the Dominican Republic; however, by 1996, they divorced, stating irreconcilable differences, and remained friends till his death.
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