Lisa Marie Presley has passed away at the age of 54. According to a “family source” who spoke exclusively to TMZ, Presley was pronounced dead at a Los Angeles-area hospital on Thursday.
Lisa Marie Presley has passed away according to family sources… TMZ has learned. https://t.co/abaQ5Cjzkc
– TMZ (@TMZ) January 13, 2023
Lisa Marie Presley suffered a cardiac arrest and was taken to the hospital
According to TMZ, Presley’s housekeeper discovered her unresponsive in her bedroom around 1:43 p.m. Thursday. At the same time, Presley’s ex-husband Danny Keough returned home from dropping off the kids at school. And he performed CPR on Presley until paramedics arrived.
When paramedics arrived, they were said to have taken the 54-year-old man’s pulse. She was then transported to the hospital.
#BREAK: Lisa Marie Presley is being rushed to the hospital after EMTs arrived at her home for possible cardiac arrest. https://t.co/PQtjzZVgcc
– TMZ (@TMZ) January 12, 2023
Later that afternoon, Lisa Marie Presley’s mother, Priscilla Presley, went to the hospital to be with her daughter. The fiance also shared updates on his daughter’s condition on Instagram.
Lisa Marie, my beloved daughter has been taken to the hospital. She is currently receiving the best care. Please keep her and our family in your prayers. We feel prayers from all over the world and ask for privacy during this time.
-Priscilla Presley
Lisa Marie Presley is being treated at a Los Angeles-area hospital after a possible cardiac arrest, TMZ reports. Her mother, Priscilla, said in a statement “please pray for her and our family.” @ReporterFaith there are many more. https://t.co/DWgEH4hlu4 pic.twitter.com/1TQwPW9VR0
– Tonight’s World News (@ABCWorldNews) January 13, 2023
Presley was then placed on life support
Presley was taken to the Intensive Care Unit and given life support with a temporary pacemaker, TMZ reports. The sources added that the 54-year-old was “in a coma and in critical condition.”
Lisa Marie Presley is in the Intensive Care Unit, on life support with a temporary pacemaker after going into cardiac arrest… sources with direct knowledge told TMZ. https://t.co/aiGGhDLWRx
– TMZ (@TMZ) January 12, 2023
According to sources, it was discovered that Presley had complained of abdominal pain early that morning. And note that the pain is getting stronger and stronger. The source is said to stress that “this is NOT a suicide attempt” made by Presley.
TMZ also added that 54-year-old daughter Riley Keough was at her bedside at the time of their reporting.
Presley passed away on Thursday night
TMZ shared the news of Presley’s death. As well as an exclusive statement from a representative on behalf of Priscilla Presley.
Priscilla Presley and the Presley family are shocked and saddened by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie. They are so grateful for everyone’s support, love and prayers, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.
A similar statement is also shared with PEOPLE.
With a heavy heart, I must share the sad news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She is the strongest and loveliest woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for your love and prayers. There will be no further comments at this time.
Priscilla Presley confirmed in a statement to People on Thursday night: “It is with great sadness that I share the sad news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. https://t.co/l7dVIK81WR
– WTNH 8 News (@WTNH) January 13, 2023
Lisa Marie’s Legacy
Lisa Marie Presley was born exactly nine months after her parents, Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, married, TMZ reports.
Priscilla Presley on daughter’s “terrible” death: “The strongest and loveliest woman I’ve ever known” (via @toofab)https://t.co/TbggtX5rWC
– TMZ (@TMZ) January 13, 2023
In 1977, she became the joint heir to her father’s estate, along with her grandfather and great-grandmother, after her father died of a heart attack. Like his father, Presley became a singer-songwriter. And has caught the public eye with “several celebrity marriages” – including the one in which she married “King of Pop” Michael Jackson in 1994.
On September 9, 1994, everyone at work and every kid at school asked the same question…
“Did you see Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley kiss last night at the VMAs?!” #RIPPING OFF pic.twitter.com/uZ6svZW9GL
— (@TommySledge) January 13, 2023
Presley’s other famous marriages include a marriage to actor Nicolas Cage and guitar player Michael Lockwood.
According to TMZ, Presley was just seen at the Golden Globes on Tuesday night in Beverly Hills. She and her mother went hand in hand to see actor Austin Butler win the award for her portrayal of her father Elvis Presley in the film. Elvis.
RIP Lisa Marie Presley.
Her last interview was just two days ago at the Golden Globes. 😢 pic.twitter.com/DVyMEdwZQE
— Paul (@HeathenOnEarth_) January 13, 2023
The 54-year-old has four children including actress Riley Keough, twin girls Harper and Finley Lockwood, and son Benjamin Keough, who is believed to have committed suicide in 2020.
The outlet added that Presley owned and operated Elvis Presley Enterprises until 2005 when she sold it. However, Lisa Marie Presley remained the owner of Graceland, her father’s “famous estate in Memphis”.
Our prayers are with the entire Presley family during this time.
