Celebrity Tributes Pour in After Lisa Marie Presley’s Shock Death
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Hollywood stars, music icons and everyday admirers flooded social media Thursday night to remember Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis and a celebrated musician in her own right, who died earlier in the day following a cardiac arrest. She was 54.
Among the notable names to pay their respects were Bette Midler, Leah Remini, Leann Rimes and Billy Idol.
John Travolta led the tributes with a heartfelt post on Instagram, writing: “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.”
Rita Wilson also paid homage to Presley, who she met and became close with while her husband, Tom Hanks, was working on Baz Luhrmann’s eponymous Elvis biopic. Wilson fondly remembered a private tour Presley gave the couple at Graceland, her late father’s estate.
“She spoke so eloquently about her father, what the movie meant to her, that it was a celebration of her dad,” Wilson wrote. “She had her gorgeous daughters Finley and Harper with her who made us all laugh.”
Wilson also lauded her music, which she implored fans to seek out in the coming days.
“If you haven’t heard her music please go listen,” Wilson wrote on Instagram. “She had a sultry voice, a power and tenderness, that I have always loved. Our hearts and our prayers go out to Riley, Harper, Finley , Danny and Priscilla. A mother should never have to lose a child.”
LaToya Jackson, whose brother Michael was once married to Presley, remembered their love in her memorial post.
We miss you Lisa! You will forever be in our hearts, I will never forget how much you shared the love you had for my brother with me,
I thank you for being so honest #RIP#RIPLisaMariePresley #LMP #GoneTooSoon #MichaelJackson #MJ #Love #TogetherAgain #Graceland #Neverland #Life pic.twitter.com/LkPGwSS2lH— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) January 13, 2023
Presley was reportedly found unresponsive Thursday by a housekeeper in a bedroom of her home in Calabasas, California. Her ex-husband, the actor and musician Danny Keough, was at the scene and performed CPR until paramedics arrived, according to TMZ.
She was quickly rushed to the hospital and placed in an induced coma, the outlet reported, but despite the intervention she passed a few hours later. Both Keough and her mother, Priscilla Presley, were at her bedside as she passed away.
My beloved daughter Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital. She is now receiving the best care. Please keep her and our family in your prayers. We feel the prayers from around the world, and ask for privacy during this time.
-Priscilla Presley pic.twitter.com/j5oNfNMYJx— Priscilla Presley (@Cilla_Presley) January 12, 2023
A number of musicians also paid tribute to Presley Thursday, including onetime collaborator Pink. “Oh, this one hurts my heart,” she began the emotional post.
“Lisa Marie, you were one of a kind. Funny as shit, smart as a whip, sensitive, talented, witty, mean, loving, generous, judgmental but always right, loyal, and you adored your children,” she continued. “My heart breaks for you and your beautiful family and your children. The world lost a rare gem today.”
The remembrances spanned genres and generations, including stars like Billy Idol, Bret Michaels and even Questlove.
Sad news 2 hear of #LisaMariePresley passing .. she was very loving 2 me, in Memphis in the 90’s she gave me a viewing of the private sections of Graceland which was very special. She was very lovely & we performed together at NYFW early 2000’s. RIP pic.twitter.com/pdJOKpe1Rd
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 13, 2023
Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley Graceland 1968. 💔
📷Home Photo pic.twitter.com/N8WcfoC0YJ— Wynn Westmoreland (@WynnWs) January 13, 2023
lisa marie presley… how heartbreaking. 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
— leann rimes cibrian (@leannrimes) January 13, 2023
My deepest thoughts & condolences go out to the family / friends on the loss of @LisaPresley. #LisaMariePresley
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) January 13, 2023
I’m heartbroken over the passing of Lisa Marie Presley.
Lisa did not have an easy life, as some might think.
May she be at peace, resting with her son and father now.
Her mom Priscilla and her three daughters, Riley, Finley, and Harper, are in my prayers. pic.twitter.com/7Sb0DFjbZH— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) January 13, 2023
Dear God, #LisaMariePresley has died; I’m in shock. So beautiful and only 54 years old; I can’t actually comprehend it.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) January 13, 2023
Oh no. https://t.co/5XnhYs5akV
— Dr. Love (@questlove) January 13, 2023
ANOTHER PERSON I SHARED DEEP EMOTION WITH HAS PASSED AWAY! THIS IS SO SAD & SHOCKING! 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 ❤️IS W THE PRESLEYS! https://t.co/bWsiJ33lGX
— Corey Feldman (@Corey_Feldman) January 13, 2023
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