Lisa Marie Presley died on Jan. 12 at age 54, just days after she appeared at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards to watch Austin Butler win big for playing her father in “Elvis.” As soon as news broke, tributes to the singer, mother, and only child of Elvis began pouring in from friends, colleagues, and fans, with many sharing love and prayers for Lisa Marie’s mother, Priscilla, and three daughters: Riley Keough, 33, and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood, 14. Her son, Benjamin Keough, died by suicide in 2020 at age 27.
Nicolas Cage, who was briefly married to Presley from 2002 to 2004, said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, “This is devastating news. Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken. I find some solace believing she is reunited with her son Benjamin.”
Tom Hanks – who stars in “Elvis” as Colonel Tom Parker – wrote in a joint statement with his wife, Rita Wilson, on Instagram, “Our hearts are broken with the sudden and shocking passing of Lisa Marie Presley tonight. Tom and I had spent some time with the family during the Elvis movie promotional tour. Lisa Marie was so honest and direct, vulnerable, in a state of anticipation about the movie. She spoke so eloquently about her father, what the movie meant to her, that it was a celebration of her dad.”
See how more celebrities are remembering Lisa Marie ahead.
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Nicolas Cage
Cage and Presley married in 2002 but separated by the end of the year. Their divorce was finalized in 2004. In a statement about her death, Cage said, “This is devastating news. Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken. I find some solace believing she is reunited with her son Benjamin.”
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson shared a joint statement on the latter’s Instagram page, writing:
Our hearts are broken with the sudden and shocking passing of Lisa Marie Presley tonight. Tom and I had spent some time with the family during the Elvis movie promotional tour. Lisa Marie was so honest and direct, vulnerable, in a state of anticipation about the movie. She spoke so eloquently about her father, what the movie meant to her, that it was a celebration of her dad. She had her gorgeous daughters Finley and Harper with her who made us all laugh. She privately showed us her home, Graceland, and she made it feel like home to us. She was so gracious to us, Austin, Baz, and guests. If you haven’t heard her music please go listen. 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 @nava_rone and Priscilla. A mother should never have to lose a child. Lisa Marie lost her precious son Benjamin, Priscilla loses her only daughter. It’s too much. Sending love to the family, prayers for peace and strength. Love, Rita and Tom.
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Donatella Versace
Donatella Versace wrote on Instagram, “I will never forget the times we spent together. Your beauty and your kindness shone so bright. Rest in peace Lisa Marie. We will never forget you.” She also shared a photo of Presley modeling a Versace dress.
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John Travolta
John Travolta, who was close friends with Presley, wrote on Instagram, “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.”
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Leah Remini
Presley’s longtime friend Leah Remini wrote on Twitter, “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.”
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Pink
Pink, who featured on a song for Presley’s 2005 album “Now What,” shared on Instagram, “Oh, this one hurts my heart. Lisa Marie, you were one of a kind. Funny as sh*t, smart as a whip, sensitive, talented, witty, mean, loving, generous, judgmental but always right, loyal, and you adored your children. My heart breaks for you and your beautiful family and your children. The world lost a rare gem today. May your soul rest in peace, friend.”
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Linda Thompson
Songwriter Linda Thompson wrote on Instagram, “My heart is too heavy for words . . .” Thompson dated Elvis after his divorce from Priscilla and lived with him and Presley at Graceland.
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The Jackson Family
The Instagram account for the Jackson family shared a photo of Presley with Michael Jackson and wrote, “Condolences to the family and loved ones of Lisa Marie Presley.” Presley and Jackson married in early 1994. She filed for divorce in December 1995.
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Mia Farrow
Mia Farrow shared a photo of Presley and Elvis on Instagram and wrote, “So very sad. There [are] burdens few can understand.”
