Lisa Marie Presley, who died suddenly aged 54, will be buried at Graceland next to her son
Presley’s daughter, Riley Keough, has confirmed preliminary details of the burial including a very heartfelt detail as A-list tributes flow in from music icons all around the world.
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Lisa Marie Presley will be laid to rest at Graceland, her late father’s mansion, and will be buried next to her beloved son Benjamin who died in 2020.
The new details were confirmed today by a rep for Presley’s daughter, Riley Keough.
The daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
The 54-year-old was found by her ex-husband Danny Keough and her housekeeper after she collapsed at her home in Calabasas, California.
Keough performed CPR until paramedics arrived and were able to get a pulse on the singer-songwriter and she was transported to West Hills hospital and placed in a medically-induced coma.
Her mum, Priscilla Presley, 77, made the mercy dash to be by her daughter’s side at the hospital, before confirming the tragic news.
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla confirmed in a statement.
“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.”
Lisa Marie, who was nine when her father died in 1977 also of a heart attack, attended the Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday night in Beverly Hills with her mother.
The pair watched on as Austin Butler won a Globe for his portrayal of the King of Rock n‘ Roll in the film ’Elvis.’
Both of them were seen breaking down in tears during Elvis star Butler’s speech after he won Best Actor, Motion Picture Drama for his role as the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
Butler even said he would love the ladies “forever”.
She is still the owner of Graceland, Elvis’ famed Memphis estate, but sold Elvis Presley Enterprises in 2005 that she used to operate.
The Presley‘s had grown close to Butler as he made the film with director Baz Luhrmann.
The event marked a rare public appearance for Lisa Marie, whose only son, Benjamin, died by suicide in 2020 on what would have been his 28th birthday.
TRIBUTES FLOW AFTER TRAGIC PASSING
Among the stars remembering Lisa Marie was La Toya Jackson, the sister of Presley’s ex-husband, Michael Jackson.
Jackson posted on Twitter to pay tribute to the late singer and her former sister in-law.
“We miss you Lisa! You will forever be in our hearts,” she wrote alongside images of the Thriller singer and Presley together.
“I will never forget how much you shared the love you had for my brother with me, I thank you for being so honest #RIP,” she added.
Jackson and Presley were married for nearly two years after a secret wedding in 1994 following the later’s divorce from first husband, Danny Keough.
We miss you Lisa! You will forever be in our hearts, I will never forget how much you shared the love you had for my brother with me,
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) January 13, 2023
I thank you for being so honest #RIP#RIPLisaMariePresley#LMP#GoneTooSoon#MichaelJackson#MJ#Love#TogetherAgain#Graceland#Neverland#Lifepic.twitter.com/LkPGwSS2lH
Sean Ono Lennon, the son of Beatles legend John Lennon and Yoko Ono, shared his “kinship” with the progeny of another music icon who lost a father early.
”I have to admit I felt a kinship with her. Not many people know what it’s like. I know she was a special person. My heart aches for Priscilla,” he said.
Got home late from seeing a show to hear the tragic news about Lisa Marie Presley. I had only met her a few times briefly. But I have to admit I felt a kinship with her. Not many people know what it’s like. I know she was a special person. My heart aches for Priscilla.
— Seán Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) January 13, 2023
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, who struggled to put his grief into words.
“There is heartbreak and then there is sorrow,” he tweeted. “This would be sorrow and on more levels than I can count. Please send your prayers out for her family and children at this difficult time. I truly cannot fond the words to express how sad this truly is.”
Actor Corey Feldman also took to Twitter to share his grief.
“Another person I shared deep emotion with has passed away! This is so sad & shocking! Lisa & I spent hrs on the phone as she was divorcing MJ, her son ben was like a little brother 2 me, so much loss, so much tragedy n their family, my ❤️is w (ith) the Presleys!,” he tweeted.
American singer LeAnn Rimes tweeted: “Lisa marie presley… how heartbreaking. I hope she is at peace in her dad’s arms. my heart goes out to her family. too much grief in just a couple of years. #riplisamarie #LisaMariePresley.
Entertainment channel MTV also posted a tribute to the musician following her passing.
We're deeply saddened to learn that Lisa Marie Presley has passed away at the age of 54. Our hearts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/813s5ASbT8
— MTV (@MTV) January 13, 2023
American-Canadian actress Jennifer Tilly said she was ironically at Graceland when she heard of the tragic passing.
So sad about Lisa Marie Presley. Oddly I was just at Graceland yesterday and took this picture. The guide was telling us that sometimes she would have dinners in the dining room, and once she had a party for her friends in the plane named after her. Rip sweet soul.ðŸ•Šï¸ pic.twitter.com/KvHOmgt31F
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) January 13, 2023
Today Extra host David Campbell tweeted: “I had the honour to be the support act for Lisa Marie Presley in Australia for a couple of dates. She was quiet and kind.
“I got to hang with her and Priscilla a little bit and it was just lovely. A few years ago I got to interview her and she was open and wonderful.”
Musician William Patrick Corgan posted a poignant photo with Lisa Marie as he paid tribute to the star tweeting: “There is heartbreak and then there is sorrow. This would be sorrow and on more levels than I can count.
“Please send your prayers out for her family and children at this difficult time. I truly cannot fond the words to express how sad this truly is.”
American actress Mia Farrow also paid tribute to Presley, simply tweeting “just so very sad #LisaMariePresley.”
Oscar, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren tweeted: “ Horrible news. The entire world is sending love and prayers to Priscilla and Lisa Marie‘s children right now. May it give you strength.”
SINGING CAREER, FOUR MARRIAGES
Lisa Marie was born in 1968 and is the owner of her father’s Graceland mansion in Memphis.
She was married musician Danny Keough in 1988, with whom she had two children — Benjamin and daughter Riley, 33.
Weeks after her divorce to Keough, she married Michael Jackson.
However, the two announced their separation in 1995 and their divorce was finalised the next year.
In 2002, she had a short-lived marriage to actor and film producer, Nicolas Cage, with their divorce finalised in 2004.
She then married her guitarist, music producer and director, Michael Lockwood, in 2006 and the couple share 14-year-old twin girls Finley and Harper.
Last year she wrote of her grief of the loss of her son Benjamin in People magazine which left her “destroyed”.
“Death is part of life whether we like it or not — and so is grieving. There is so much to learn and understand on the subject,” Presley wrote.
“But here’s what I know so far: One is that grief does not stop or go away in any sense, a year, or years after the loss.
“Grief is something you will have to carry with you for the rest of your life, in spite of what certain people or our culture wants us to believe. You do not “get over it,” you do not “move on,” period.”
Her own music career began with a 2003 debut album To Whom It May Concern. It was followed by 2005‘s Now What, and both hit the top 10 of the Billboard 200 album chart.
A third album, Storm and Grace, was released in 2012.
Originally published as Lisa Marie Presley, who died suddenly aged 54, will be buried at Graceland next to her son
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