Priscilla Presley Reveals Final Message Given to Lisa Marie
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Priscilla Presley has opened up about the last message she shared with her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in an exclusive interview. Recalling the poignant moment at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, Priscilla revealed that after the event, Lisa Marie mentioned her stomach was hurting and she needed to head home. Despite intending to grab a drink together, Priscilla respected her daughter’s decision to take care of herself.
The mother-daughter duo had attended the awards show to support Baz Luhrmann’s film ‘Elvis’ and its star, Austin Butler, who won the best actor in a drama award. Little did they know that this would be their final moment together. Two days after the awards night, Lisa Marie tragically passed away at the age of 54 due to complications from a past bariatric surgery.
Describing the profound loss, Priscilla expressed that losing Lisa Marie was the second saddest day of her life, following the death of her ex-husband, Elvis Presley. Coming to terms with Lisa Marie’s sudden departure took a considerable amount of time for the grieving mother. The emotional ordeal is detailed in Priscilla’s upcoming memoir, ‘Softly, as I Leave You: Life After Elvis,’ which offers an intimate look into their bond.
In the memoir, Priscilla recounts the harrowing moments at the hospital where Lisa Marie was pronounced dead. The distressing scene of seeing her daughter connected to life-saving machines yet devoid of her vibrant spirit remains etched in Priscilla’s memory. She paints a vivid picture of the agonising wait at the hospital, clinging to hope until the final heartbreaking diagnosis was delivered.
The decision to remove Lisa Marie from life support weighed heavily on Priscilla, who had to face the bleak reality of her daughter’s irreversible condition. With immense sorrow, she chose to end Lisa Marie’s suffering, knowing that there was no quality of life left for her cherished child. The profound love and agony of a mother’s choice reverberate through Priscilla’s poignant words.
Following her passing, Lisa Marie was laid to rest at the iconic Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, alongside her father, Elvis Presley. Priscilla finds solace in revisiting cherished letters from her daughter, preserving their connection through written words. The profound impact of losing a child is a wound that never fully heals, as Priscilla reflects on the enduring pain of her unimaginable loss.
As Priscilla prepares to share her heartfelt memoir with the world, offering an intimate glimpse into her life post-Elvis, she invites readers to delve into her journey of love, loss, and resilience. The legacy of Lisa Marie lives on through the memories and reflections shared by her grieving mother. ‘Softly, as I Leave You: Life After Elvis’ is set to be released on September 23, inviting readers to partake in Priscilla’s poignant narrative.
In a poignant tribute to her daughter’s memory, Priscilla’s memoir stands as a testament to the enduring bond between a mother and her child. The heartfelt recollections shared in ‘Softly, as I Leave You: Life After Elvis’ serve as a touching tribute to the profound love that transcends time and space. Join Priscilla on her journey of remembrance and resilience as she navigates life after loss, holding onto the cherished memories of her beloved Lisa Marie.