Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley and ex-wife of pop icon Michael Jackson, died on Thursday at the age of 54 following a cardiac arrest.
News of Presley’s untimely death was confirmed by her mother, Priscilla, in a statement on Thursday. The statement read-
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,”.... “She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.”
-Priscilla Presley
Lisa Marie Presley’s death comes just two days after attending the Golden Globe awards, where actor Austin Butler won the award, for his portrayal of her father, in the Baz Luhrmann-directed film “Elvis”. Of the movie, Presley said back in May-
“I have seen Baz Luhrmann’s movie Elvis twice now, and let me tell you that it is nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Austin Butler channeled and embodied my father’s heart and soul beautifully,” And…
“In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and FINALLY done accurately and respectfully. (If he doesn’t get an Oscar for this, I will eat my own foot, haha.) You can feel and witness Baz’s pure love, care, and respect for my father throughout this beautiful film, and it is finally something that myself and my children and their children can be proud of forever,”
-Lisa Marie Presley
Reportedly, Lisa Marie Presley was hospitalized on Thursday, after she had gone into cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California that same day. Someone reportedly administered epinephrine at the scene, and Presley was able to regain a pulse after CPR was performed by EMTs responding to her home.
According to TMZ, Presley went into “full arrest” and was rushed to a hospital, after EMTs were able to establish a pulse. It was not reported and remains unclear, as to what prompted Presley’s cardiac arrest.
In 1968, Lisa Marie Presley was born to her legendary father, Elvis, and his wife Priscilla. She was briefly raised in Memphis, until she moved to Los Angeles, in 1973 following her parents’ divorce.
According to People –
“Elvis died in August 1977, making 9-year-old Lisa Marie the joint heir to his estate alongside grandfather Vernon Presley and great-grandmother Minnie Mae Hood Presley. Following their respective deaths in 1979 and 1980, she became the sole heir and also inherited her father’s Graceland residence,”
-People
In the late 90’s, Lisa Marie Presley began her own singing career and went on to release three studio albums, entitled - “To Whom It May Concern” (2003), “Now What” (2005) and “Storm & Grace 2012.”
A family, who is no stranger to personal tragedy, the Presley’s, have this nations’ condolences for the loss of Lisa Marie. To see the movie “Elvis” is to understand the profound family struggles and tragedies, they have faced over the years, on a national level, that have cost them dearly. May God grant them His comfort and peace, as they lay yet another family member to rest.
“Sadly enough, the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained.”
-Jonathan Harnisch
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“Loss is only temporary when you believe in God!”
-Latoya Alston