Priscilla Presley is “touched” by love and support after daughter’s death
Priscilla Presley says she was “touched” by the words of fans following the death and subsequent memorial of her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.
The US actress admitted the past few weeks have been “difficult,” but said the love she’s received “makes a difference.”
Lisa Marie’s death at the age of 54 was announced on January 12, shortly after she was hospitalized.
A public memorial service for the singer-songwriter, Elvis’ only child, was held at her father’s Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday.
It was attended by family members, fans and friends including the Mayor of Memphis and the Duchess of York.
“Thank you all for your condolences, you touched me with your words,” Priscilla wrote on Twitter.
“It’s been a very difficult time, but knowing your love is out there makes a difference.”
At the memorial, Lisa Marie was remembered as a “precious jewel” of Memphis when her mother read poetry by Lisa Marie’s daughters.
Priscilla read one of her granddaughter’s poems and said: “Lisa Marie Presley was an icon, a role model, a superheroine to many people around the world.
“But mom was my icon, my role model, my superhero and so much more than just one.”
The service also included a number of musical tributes, including one from Alanis Morissette, who provided an emotional rendition of her song Rest.
Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose performed the band’s song November Rain while Billy Corgan sang To Sheila of The Smashing Pumpkins.
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Lisa Marie’s death at the age of 54 was announced on January 12, shortly after she was rushed to the hospital (PA).
The singer is to be buried at Graceland alongside her son Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020.
Elvis and other members of the Presley family are also buried at Graceland.
The shock news of Lisa Marie’s death came just two days after the singer-songwriter attended the Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles.
At the awards ceremony, actor Austin Butler won the award for Best Actor in a Dramatic Motion Picture for his portrayal of Elvis in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic.
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