Lisa Marie, the one daughter of the late rock ’n’ roll icon Elvis Presley, died on January 12 after struggling cardiac arrest on the age of 54.
The star was mother to 33-year-old Riley Keough and 14-year-old twins Harper and Finley, in addition to Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in 2020.
Lisa Marie’s mom, Priscilla Presley, and the Presley household stated they had been “shocked and devastated” by the sudden dying in an announcement to BuzzFeed News.
“They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time,” the assertion added.
Austin, who portrayed Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s critically acclaimed biopic final yr, shaped an in depth relationship with Lisa Marie after starring within the movie.
“It’s almost as if he channeled him. He put everything he had, his heart, his soul, everything he had into researching, reading, watching, learning. He honored him in every way possible,” Lisa Marie stated in Entertainment Weekly’s particular concerning the making of Elvis final yr.
She even ended up declaring that Austin completely deserves to win an Oscar for his portrayal of the late icon, writing on Instagram final May: “In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and FINALLY done accurately and respectfully.”
“You can feel and witness Baz’s pure love, care, and respect for my father throughout this beautiful film, and it is finally something that myself and my children and their children can be proud of forever,” she went on.
“My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper, and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie,” a rep for Austin stated.
“I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared,” he went on.
“Her warmth, her love and her authenticity will always be remembered,” he added.
Just days earlier than her dying, Austin and Lisa Marie had been pictured collectively on the Golden Globes, throughout which the previous gained an award for Best Actor in a Drama Motion Picture.
As he accepted the accolade on stage, Austin devoted a part of his speech to Lisa Marie and Priscilla, with the digicam panning in direction of the pair as they cheered him on from the viewers.
“I also want to thank our incredible producers and Warner Bros and the Presley family,” Austin stated. “Thank you guys, thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me.”
“Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever,” he added.
Similarly, Lisa Marie spoke extremely of Austin throughout an interview with Access Hollywood on the purple carpet that very evening.
“He’s such a sweetheart — an authentic, true sweetheart,” she stated. “And just as good off-screen as he is on screen.”