Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, dies at 54

Singer Lisa Marie Presley, only daughter of the legendary Elvis Presley, died on Thursday 12 January at the age of 54. As reported by TMZ, Presley died in a hospital in Los Angeles, where she was immediately transported after suffering a heart attack. home that morning. In a statement shared by the representative of Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marey’s mother, the family asked for privacy and thanks for the encouragement in this difficult situation: “Priscilla Presley and the Presley family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie. I am deeply grateful for everyone’s support, love and prayers and ask for privacy at this very difficult time.”

Presley’s last public appearance before his death was January 10 at the Golden Globes. He attended the event with his mother to support Austin Butler in his nomination (and win) for Best Actor in a Drama for playing his father in ‘Elvis’. Mother and daughter also attended a party days earlier to celebrate what would have been the King of Rock’s 88th birthday. In that meeting, Lisa Marie Presley praised Butler’s work as Elvis: “I’m so blown away by this movie and the effect it has had and what Austin has done. I’m so proud. I know my father would be very proud too.”

It’s not the only time Elvis’ daughter has praised the film in public, in an Instagram post shared in May, she wrote her good opinion about it: “I want to take a moment to tell you that I have seen Baz Luhrmann’s film ‘Elvis’ twice and let me tell you it is spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Austin Butler beautifully channeled and embodied my father’s heart and soul. In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and is finally performed with fidelity and respect. You can feel and witness Baz’s pure love, care and respect towards my father throughout this beautiful film, it’s something that I, my children and their children can finally be proud of forever. I can’t explain how much I love him and I hope you do too. Everyone involved put their heart and soul into it, which is reflected in their performances. Baz, your absolute genius combined with your love and respect for my father and this project is so beautiful and inspiring. I know I’m repetitive, but I don’t care. Thank you for setting the record straight in such a profound and artistic way. I love you”.

When Butler met her

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Butler discussed his first meeting with Lisa Marie Presley, which happened only after filming ‘Elvis’: “He hugged me with tears in his eyes and just said ‘thank you’. Then he walked me up the stairs and we went to Elvis’ room, sat on his bed and talked for hours. You think he’s been an icon, a divine figure, or seen as a Halloween costume, but then you realize he’s also a father, son, and husband. So the responsibility (of playing him) is huge.”