Elvis daughter dies aged 54
Stars mourn the loss of Lisa Marie Presley
Hollywood mourns the loss of Lisa Marie Presley. Elvis Presley’s daughter has died aged 54. The singer is said to have previously suffered cardiac arrest.
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Lisa Marie Presley passed away at the age of 54.
Lisa Marie Presley was nine years old when her famous father, rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley, died in 1977 at the age of 42. The singer’s only child survived the “King” in terms of age by only a dozen years. Her mother Priscilla Presley (77) announced the shocking news on Thursday evening (local time) – Lisa Marie Presley died in California at the age of 54. According to the US portal TMZ, the singer previously suffered a cardiac arrest and was hospitalized.
“It is with a heavy heart that I have to share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” the US magazine “People” quoted from a statement by her mother. The singer’s sudden death caused consternation in Hollywood.
“I hope she finds peace in her father’s arms”
«Lisa, little girl, I’m so sorry. I will miss you, but I know that I will see you again, »wrote actor John Travolta (68) on Instagram for a photo of Lisa Marie.
“So sad that we lost another bright star,” wrote Oscar winner Octavia Spencer (52) on Twitter. This is heartbreaking, the singer LeAnn Rimes (40) mourned on Twitter. “I hope she finds peace in her father’s arms.”
Leah Remini (52) chooses similar words. The actress wrote on Twitter: “I am heartbroken at the death of Lisa Marie Presley. Lisa didn’t have an easy life as some might think. May she rest in peace and be with her son and father. My prayers are for her mother, Priscilla, and her three daughters, Riley, Finley and Harper.” Linda Thompson (72), Elvis Presley’s ex-girlfriend, shares a childhood photo of Lisa Marie with her father. “My heart is too heavy for words…” she comments below.
Lisa Marie Presley had to be resuscitated
A few hours before her death, Priscilla Presley shared on social media that Lisa Marie had been taken to a hospital. She initially did not provide any further information about the medical emergency. According to US media reports, Lisa Marie Presley may have suffered cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California. Paramedics performed CPR, TMZ wrote.
Just a few days ago, mother and daughter were still in the spotlight. Together they attended the Golden Globe Gala on Tuesday night in Los Angeles. There, actor Austin Butler (31) won the Globe for best drama actor for his leading role in the biopic “Elvis”. In interviews on the red carpet, the Elvis daughter gushed about how aptly Butler portrayed her father. (SDA/bsn)