Hollywood has been hit by a wave of emotion since the announcement of the death of Lisa Marie Presley on Thursday. Elvis Presley’s daughter, taken to hospital after going into cardiac arrest at her home in suburban Los Angeles, was brought in a few hours later at age 54. A sudden disappearance that has plunged many celebrities into sadness. Beginning with her mother, Priscilla Presley, who pays tribute to her in a press release sent to the magazine People:
“She was the most passionate, strong, loving woman I know,” he said, thanking fans for their “love and prayers.”
The actor Nicolas Cage, with whom Lisa Marie Presley was married between 2002 and 2004, also expressed his sadness in a press release released by the hollywood reporter: “This news is devastating. Lisa had the best laugh I have ever known. She lit up every room and I am heartbroken. I find some comfort in the thought that she has found her son Benjamin.”
Lisa Marie had four children by two different husbands: Riley Keough and Benjamin Keough, who committed suicide in 2020 at age 27, born from her union with her first husband Danny Keough. With Michael Lockwood, whom she divorced in 2021, she had two daughters, Finley and Harper Lockwood. She was also married to Michael Jackson in the mid-1990s.
In full celebration of the biopic about his father
The singer Pink, visibly close to Lisa Marie Presley, posted a message on Instagram: “This time it hurts. Lisa Marie, you were unique. quick to judge but always fair, loyal, and you adored your children.”
“My heart breaks for you, your beautiful family and your children,” the ‘So What?’ singer continues. “The world lost a rare gem today. May you rest in peace, my friend.”
The disappearance of Lisa Marie Presley comes two days after the 2023 Golden Globes ceremony where she attended with her mother to support Elvis, a biopic about the King directed by Baz Luhrmann. Tom Hanks, who plays Elvis’s businessman in the film, reacted in a statement posted by his wife Rita Wilson on Instagram:
“Tom and I spent time with the (Presley) family during the promotional tour for the movie,” he wrote. “Lisa Marie was so honest and direct, vulnerable, that she couldn’t wait for the movie to come out. She spoke so eloquently about her dad, what the movie meant to her, how she celebrated her dad. She was accompanied by her beautiful daughters Finley and Harper who made us all laugh.”
They also evoke the music of Lisa Marie Presley, herself a singer, who released three albums between 2003 and 2012: “She had a voluptuous, powerful and tender voice.”
“A mother should never have to lose a child,” they conclude. “Lisa Marie has lost her precious Benjamin, Priscilla has lost her only daughter. It’s too much.”
everyone’s friend
The proliferation of tributes, from personalities from all walks of life, reflects the popularity of Lisa Marie Presley in Hollywood: Lily Tomlin, Diana WarrenDonatella Versace… Actor John Travolta also salutes her memory:
“Lisa darling, I’m so sorry. I’ll miss you, but I know we’ll meet again. My love and heart go out to Riley, Priscilla, Harper, and Finley.”
On Golden Globes night, Austin Butler, who plays Elvis in the movie of the same name, had a few words for Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley as he picked up his trophy for best actor in a motion picture drama:
“I would like to thank the Presley family,” he said, under the visibly moved gaze of the two concerned. “Thank you, thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, and your home to me. Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever.”
Source: BFM TV
