Austin Butler’s emotional tribute to Lisa Marie Presley has gone viral after the singer died of shock from cardiac arrest.
At Monday night’s Golden Globes, the 31-year-old actor won the award for best actor in a motion picture for his lead role in the Elvis biopic.
The awardee for time with Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie and wife Priscilla King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was quick to express his thanks in his acceptance speech.
Just days before: Austin Butler’s emotional tribute to Lisa Marie Presley at the Golden Globes went viral after the singer died of shock from cardiac arrest
The heartwarming tribute promised Austin love the ladies ‘forever’.
As the women broke down in tears, Austin said, “I also want to thank our incredible producers and Warner Bros. and thank the Presley family.
“Thank you, thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me. Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever.”
Video of the speech has now gone viral on Twitter, with grieving fans now weighing in on the meaning of his words.
Emotional: At the Golden Globes ceremony on Monday night, Lisa Marie Presley (left) and her mother Priscilla broke down in tears as Austin thanked them in his acceptance speech
Fans wrote: “If you didn’t see Austin Butler two days ago, thank you Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley, now it’s extra special… RIP Lisa Marie”;
“Austin Butler, who resigned from Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley two days ago, is now extra powerful … RIP Lisa Marie Presley”; That was so nice of Austin 
Lisa Marie Presley’s love as @austinbutler who won the #goldenglobe as her father in the movie Elvis. Such a beautiful movie. My heart goes out to Priscilla and Lisa Marie’s children #riplisamarie #LisaMariePresley’;
the fact that just two days ago lisa marie and her mom saw austin butler accept an award for the role of elvis and she just passed away. it shows how fast and unexpected life is.’;
‘Wow. For Lisa Marie Presley and Priscilla to see Austin Butler take home a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Elvis, only to see Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie die two days later is CHILLING!!’;
Touching tribute: Video of the speech has now gone viral on Twitter, and grieving fans are now taking note of the meaning of his words
“I remember #LisaMariePresley…just two days ago when Austin Butler thanked Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley at the Golden Globes, today this moment is even stronger #RIPLisaMarie #riplisamariepresley, thoughts and prayers for family and friends”;
Lisa Marie Presley was at the Golden Globes to see Austin Butler receive the award for Best Actor in a Drama for his portrayal of Elvis. RIP Lisa Marie’; “One of the funnier moments @goldenglobes was seeing the reactions of @LisaPresley and Priscilla when #austinbutler thanked them during Elvis’ win. 48 hours ago. Shockingly sad.’;
So sad looking at these recent photos on the @goldenglobes. Much love to the Presley family on their great loss. Deepest condolences to @Cilla_Presley on the death of her beloved daughter Lisa Marie Presley at the age of 54. #AustinButler #LisaMariePresley [sic]’
Lisa Marie and Presley accompanied Austin on much of Elvis’ promotional tour, and the trio became close during the filming of the biopic.
After seeing Elvis, Priscilla was amazed by Baz Luhrmann’s vision and Austin’s performance as the King of Rock and Roll, to whom she had been married for just over six years.
The film chronicles Elvis’ life and career from his early days as a child in Mississippi to his rise as a rock ‘n’ roll icon and movie star, along with his complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
News announced Friday that Lisa Marie died at the age of 54, hours after suffering cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California.
She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and reportedly slipped into a coma after going into “complete cardiac arrest” shortly after complaining of abdominal pain, according to TMZ.
Priscilla, who was by her daughter’s side, said in a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I share the terrible news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us.
“She was the most passionate, strongest and most loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to process this great loss. Thanks for the love and prayers. There will be no further comment at this time,” the statement continued.
Lisa Marie’s life has been tumultuous, with five stints in rehab for cocaine and opioid abuse, four failed marriages, the loss of her son to suicide, and a bitter custody battle over her twins with an ex-husband she accused of selling child pornography. had.
Source: Daily Mail
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