At 54, she was still the spitting resemblance of her father, Elvis Presley. But that was not the only thing about Lisa Marie Presley that haunted the nation whenever people thought about her. Like her late immortal father, she too was the victim of insurmountable grief, one that was made manifold by the passing of her son, Benjamin Keough, in 2020. Having had to come to terms with tragedy before, this time was not made any easier and resulted in the legacy child falling back into the shadows of reclusion.
Two years later, the nation mourned alongside millions of global fans when the news of her untimely passing shocked the people into silence and grief.
Nicolas Cage Mourns the Tragic Passing of Lisa Marie Presley
Daughter of the King of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley, and actress Priscilla Presley, fame had followed Lisa Marie from the moment she was born into the Presley family in 1968. The legacy that Elvis Presley then left behind had marked her with the raw talent that made her father immortal among the multitudes of musical geniuses. The King had died when she was just 9. The remainder of her life was spent living up to the memory of her late father and being a singer-songwriter herself.
In 2002, Lisa Marie Presley married Nicolas Cage after meeting him at a party. Breaking off her two-year engagement to musician John Oszajca, Presley tied the knot with Cage in August 2002. In November of the same year, Cage filed for divorce, which was then finalized in 2004. As the news of Lisa Marie’s passing stuns the world, her ex-husband, actor Nicolas Cage reacted to the news and told The Hollywood Reporter:
“Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room. I find some solace believing she is reunited with her son, Benjamin.”
Priscilla Presley reported the death of her daughter, Lisa Marie, on 12th January 2023, shortly after the latter had gone into cardiac arrest.
Hollywood Mourns Lisa Marie: An Icon Gone Too Soon
Among the millions who have paid their respects to Lisa Marie Presley is the Michael Jackson Estate. The King of Pop and Presley were married in 1994 and separated 2 years later. Jackson’s estate issued a statement on Instagram claiming:
“We are saddened by the sudden tragic loss of Michael’s former wife, Lisa Marie Presley. Michael cherished the special bond they enjoyed and was comforted by Lisa Marie’s generous love, concern and care during their times together.”
Among celebrities, Hollywood stars like Dwayne Johnson and Octavia Spencer have honored the only child of Elvis in the event of her passing. She is survived by her mother and three daughters, Riley Keough, Finley, and Harper Lockwood.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
