Yesterday’s announcement of the death of Lisa Marie Presley, of a heart attack at the age of 54, shocked all of Hollywood. Especially since the daughter of Elvis Presley was present at the Golden Globes on Tuesday, where the film by Baz Luhrmann, Elvishas been reward. It is also Tom Hanks, who plays Colonel Parker in this biopic, who was one of the first to salute his memory.
The comedian and his wife, the actress Rita Wilsonwrote on Instagram that they were “heartbroken”, captioning a photo of them alongside Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie and her daughter Riley Keough at an event organized for the release of the film.
“Tonight our hearts are broken at the sudden and shocking disappearance of Lisa Marie Presley. Tom and I spent time with the Presley family during the film’s promotional tour. Lisa Marie was so honest and outspoken, vulnerable, and very anticipating for the film. She spoke eloquently regarding her father, what the film meant to her, that it was a celebration of her father,” they shared.
Shock
“A mother should never have to lose her child. Lisa Marie lost her son Benjamin, Priscilla lost her only daughter. It’s too much. Let’s send love to this family, let’s pray for peace and strength,” adds Rita Wilson.
Nicholas Cage, who was briefly married to Lisa Marie Presley in the 2000s, is visibly very shaken by “this devastating news”. “Lisa had the best laugh I know. She lit up every room and I’m heartbroken. I find some comfort in telling myself that she is reunited with her son Benjamin, ”he shared in a press release relayed by The Hollywood Reporter.
John Travolta is also very touched by the death of Lisa Marie Presley. “Lisa, little girl, I’m so sorry. I will miss you but I know I will see you once more. My love and heart goes out to Riley, Priscilla, Harper and Finley,” he wrote on Instagram.
The worthy heiress of the King
The music world is also in mourning, LeAnn Rimes tweeted referring to the suicide de Benjamin Keoughthe son of Lisa Marie Presley, in 2020. Pink is also in shock. “My heart is broken for you, your beautiful family and your children. The world has lost a rare pearl today. May your soul rest in peace, dear friend,” she shared on Instagram.
Billy Corgan, who was lucky enough to work with Priscilla Presley, tweeted a strong message. “There is grief and then there is sadness. It will be sadness and on a higher level than I might imagine. Please send your prayers for his family and children at this difficult time. I really can’t find the words to express how sad this is. RIP,” he wrote.
Despite the weight of her father’s musical legacy, Lisa Marie Presley had released three albums, To Whom It May Concern (2003), Now What (2005) et Storm and Grace (2012). The first two reached the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
