Lisa Marie Presley Dead at 54: Celebrities React
Gone too soon. Celebrities are mourning the death of Elvis Presley’s daughter, musician Lisa Marie Presley, after her death at age 54.
Lisa Marie’s mother, Priscilla Presley, confirmed that the singer died on Thursday, January 12.
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla, 77, said in a statement to People at the time. “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.”
News of the “Storm & Grace” singer’s death came hours after Us Weekly confirmed she had been rushed to the hospital after going into cardiac arrest. TMZ, who was first to report the news, revealed that Lisa Marie was taken to the emergency room after paramedics performed CPR at her home in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department later confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that the Tennessee native, who is the only child of Priscilla and the late Elvis, regained a pulse before she was transferred to a nearby hospital.
Just two days prior to her passing, the “Idiot” songstress attended the 2023 Golden Globes alongside her mother in support of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, which was nominated for three awards. Austin Butler, who portrayed the King of Rock ’n’ Roll in the film and won Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama for his role, paid homage to both Lisa Marie and Priscilla for their support of the movie.
“I also want to thank our incredible producers and Warner Bros and the Presley family, thank you guys, thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me,” the Switched at Birth alum, 31, said while the two women cried in the audience. “Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever.”
Shortly after news of Lisa Marie’s death broke on Thursday, celebrities quickly took to social media to pay their respects to the songwriter.
“Lisa Marie Presley… how heartbreaking,” LeAnn Rimes wrote via Twitter. “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.”
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan also honored his late friend with a touching tribute. “There is heartbreak and then there is sorrow,” he wrote alongside a photo of the twosome via Twitter. “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 find [sic] the words to express how sad this truly is.”
Lisa Marie’s death is the latest in a string of losses for the famous family. After losing Elvis in August 1977, at age 42, the musical brood mourned the passing of the “Nobody Noticed It’ singer’s only son, Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in July 2020 at age 27.
Lisa Marie shared Benjamin and daughter Riley with ex-husband Danny Keough. The exes finalized their divorce in 1994. She went on to wed Michael Jackson that same year. After the duo called it quits in 1996, she married Nicolas Cage in 2002. When the pair parted ways two years later, the philanthropist tied the knot with Michael Lockwood. They welcomed twin girls Finely and Harper in 2008 before calling it quits eight years later.
Scroll down to read more heartfelt tributes about the late star:
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Lisa Marie Presley Dead at 54: LeAnn Rimes, Billy Corgan and More Celebrities React
Gone too soon. Celebrities are mourning the death of Elvis Presley’s daughter, musician Lisa Marie Presley, after her death at age 54.
Lisa Marie’s mother, Priscilla Presley, confirmed that the singer died on Thursday, January 12.
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla, 77, said in a statement to People at the time. “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.”
News of the “Storm & Grace” singer’s death came hours after Us Weekly confirmed she had been rushed to the hospital after going into cardiac arrest. TMZ, who was first to report the news, revealed that Lisa Marie was taken to the emergency room after paramedics performed CPR at her home in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department later confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that the Tennessee native, who is the only child of Priscilla and the late Elvis, regained a pulse before she was transferred to a nearby hospital.
Just two days prior to her passing, the “Idiot” songstress attended the 2023 Golden Globes alongside her mother in support of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, which was nominated for three awards. Austin Butler, who portrayed the King of Rock ’n’ Roll in the film and won Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama for his role, paid homage to both Lisa Marie and Priscilla for their support of the movie.
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“I also want to thank our incredible producers and Warner Bros and the Presley family, thank you guys, thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me,” the Switched at Birth alum, 31, said while the two women cried in the audience. “Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever.”
Shortly after news of Lisa Marie’s death broke on Thursday, celebrities quickly took to social media to pay their respects to the songwriter.
“Lisa Marie Presley… how heartbreaking,” LeAnn Rimes wrote via Twitter. “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.”
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan also honored his late friend with a touching tribute. “There is heartbreak and then there is sorrow,” he wrote alongside a photo of the twosome via Twitter. “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 find [sic] the words to express how sad this truly is.”
Lisa Marie’s death is the latest in a string of losses for the famous family. After losing Elvis in August 1977, at age 42, the musical brood mourned the passing of the “Nobody Noticed It’ singer’s only son, Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in July 2020 at age 27.
Lisa Marie shared Benjamin and daughter Riley with ex-husband Danny Keough. The exes finalized their divorce in 1994. She went on to wed Michael Jackson that same year. After the duo called it quits in 1996, she married Nicolas Cage in 2002. When the pair parted ways two years later, the philanthropist tied the knot with Michael Lockwood. They welcomed twin girls Finely and Harper in 2008 before calling it quits eight years later.
Scroll down to read more heartfelt tributes about the late star:
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Tom Hanks
The Elvis star and his wife, Rita Wilson, honored Lisa Marie via Instagram. “We are heartbroken over the loss of Lisa Marie Presley. Absolutely broken,” read the duo’s statement.
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Linda Thompson
“My heart is too heavy for words…💔😥,” the actress, who dated Elvis from 1972 to 1976, captioned an Instagram tribute.
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LeAnn Rimes
“Lisa Marie Presley … how heartbreaking. I hope she is at peace in her dad’s arms,” the country crooner wrote via Twitter. “My heart goes out to her family. Too much grief in just a couple of years. #riplisamarie #LisaMariePresley.”
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Jennifer Tilly
The Chucky actress penned a touching tribute to the musician. “So sad about Lisa Marie Presley,” she wrote via Twitter. “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.🕊️”
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Billy Corgan
The Smashing Pumpkins frontman shared a photo of himself and his longtime pal after hearing the news.
“There is heartbreak and then there is sorrow. This would be sorrow and on more levels than I can count,” he wrote via Twitter. “Please send your prayers out for her family and children at this difficult time. I truly cannot find the words to express how sad this truly is. RIP @LisaPresley.”
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Shirley Ann Manson
The Garbage singer took to the band’s official Twitter to share her condolences.
“Utterly devastated to learn of the hideously premature death of a surprisingly sweet fierce, generous, talented and painfully vulnerable Lisa Marie Presley,” she wrote. “I will treasure you always in my heart girl. Thank you for your kindness. May you now be granted peace. Sx.”
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Pink
The “Perfect” singer honored her late friend by posting a throwback photo of the twosome.
Oh, this one hurts my heart. Lisa Marie, you were one of a kind,” she captioned the post. “Funny as shit, smart as a whip, sensitive, talented, witty, mean, loving, generous, judgmental but always right, loyal, and you adored your children. My heart breaks for you and your beautiful family and your children. The world lost a rare gem today. May your soul rest in peace, friend. 💔.”
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Leah Remini
“Thinking of and praying for Lisa Marie Presley, her three daughters, and her mom,” the King of Queens alum said via Twitter after the news broke of the singer’s passing.
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Diane Warren
The songwriter mourned the loss of Lisa Marie via Twitter.
“Oh no. This is such horrible news. The entire world is sending love and prayers to Priscilla and Lisa Marie’s children right now. May it give you strength [sic],” she wrote.
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Octavia Spencer
The Oscar winner paid tribute to the singer by wishing thoughts and prayers to her friends and family.
“So sad that we’ve lost another bright star in Lisa Marie Presley. My condolences to her loved ones and multitude of fans,” she tweeted.
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Shaun Cassidy
“Sending all our love and prayers to @Cilla_Presley and her family. God bless Lisa Marie,” the singer wrote via Twitter.
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Bret Michaels
“My deepest thoughts & condolences go out to the family / friends on the loss of @LisaPresley #LisaMariePresley,” the Poison singer wrote via Twitter.
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John Travolta
“Lisa baby girl, I’m so sorry. I’ll miss you but I know I’ll see you again. My love and heart goes out to Riley, Priscilla, Harper and Finley,” the Grease star wrote via Instagram.
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Geraldo Rivera
“Just terrible to hear of the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’ only child,” the journalist shared via Twitter. “My deepest condolences to her family. This is awful news and I am so sorry for Priscilla’s loss.”
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Cary Elwes
“Rest In Peace, Lisa Marie,” the Princess Bride star wrote. “A sweet and gentle soul. We send our deepest, heartfelt condolences to Priscilla, Riley and her family and friends. Heartbreakingly sad.”
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Corey Feldman
The Stand By Me actor honored Elvis’ daughter with a series of tweets.
“ANOTHER PERSON I SHARED DEEP EMOTION WITH HAS PASSED AWAY! THIS IS SO SAD & SHOCKING!” Feldman wrote. “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 [HEART] IS W THE PRESLEYS!”
He added, “FROM THE BRIEF FEW HRS WE SPENT TALKING I SENSED SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL WOMAN, WHO WANTED 2 MAKE HER OWN RULES, WE ALSO HAD R DIFFERENCES IN LATER YRS, BUT ONLY BCUZ SHE LOVED HER SON SO DEEPLY, & COULDNT STOP HIS PAIN. NOR FIX HER BROKEN #ELVISGAL #RIPLISAMARIELRESLEY.”
