Lisa-Marie Presley has died, it has been confirmed.
News of her death was confirmed by official sources overnight; she was 54 years old. Lisa-Marie Presley – the only child of Elvis Presley – is thought to have suffered. cardiac arrest.
Her mother, Priscilla Presley, confirmed the news in an emotional statement. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” she writes.
“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.”
TMZ broke the news, reporting that Lisa-Marie Presley had been rushed to hospital in Calabasas, California. When news broke, Priscilla Presley issued a short statement, asking fans to keep Lisa-Marie in their prayers.
Presley’s family said in a separate statement they were “shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”
Tributes are pouring in for the singer and actress, with close friend John Travolta writing on Instagram: “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.”
Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys tweeted: “It’s hard to take when someone so young and full of life passes on. I feel so bad about Lisa Marie and I wish the best for her children and her family.”
Bette Midler commented: “I’m in shock. So beautiful and only 54 years old; I can’t actually comprehend it.”
Lisa-Marie Presley was born in 1968, becoming the joint heir to the Elvis Presley estate on the icon’s death in 1977. 20 years after this, she released an album of duets, layering her voice over his – an unusual step, but it proved to be a gateway into music, with Lisa-Marie subsequently releasing the albums ‘To Whom It May Concern’ (2003), ‘Now What’ (2005) and ‘Storm & Grace’ (2012).
Lisa-Marie Presley was married four times; to musician Danny Keough, singer Michael Jackson, actor Nicolas Cage, and music producer Michael Lockwood. She is survived by four children.
