Lisa Marie Presley dies at age 54
Lisa Marie Presley has died at the age of 54.
The only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley passed away in hospital, just hours after suffering from cardiac arrest.
Priscilla confirmed the news in a statement to People magazine, saying "It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us."
"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.”
Lisa Marie was placed in an induced coma after being found unresponsive in her home by a housekeeper, and was later taken off life support.
Her ex-husband, Danny Keough had performed CPR until paramedics arrived at her Calabasas home.
Medical professionals declared at the time that Presley had gone into “full arrest,” according to TMZ.
Just two days earlier, Lisa Marie and Priscilla attended the Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles together in support of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, starring Austin Butler as the king of rock’n’roll.
In a clip from the red carpet, Presley appeared unsteady on her feet while being interviewed.
The footage sees Presley turning to her friend Jerry Schilling, 80, and saying, “I’m gonna grab your arm,” as she was asked questions.
After winning the award for his portrayal of Elvis, Butler paid tribute to Lisa Marie and Priscilla in his acceptance speech on stage.
"The Presley family, thank you guys for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me," he said.
"Lisa Marie and Priscilla, I love you forever."
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