Lisa Marie Presley, Daughter of Elvis Presley, Passes Away at 54

• Lisa Marie Presley, Daughter of Elvis, Passes Away at 54
• Singer-Songwriter Lisa Marie was Elvis Presley's only Daughter and Keeper of his Legacy
• Lisa Marie Presley's Death Confirmed by Mother, Priscilla Presley

Lisa Marie Presley performs during her Storm & Grace tour on June 20, 2012, at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP, File)


On Thursday, Priscilla Presley rushed to the side of her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, after the 54-year-old went into cardiac arrest. Priscilla was photographed arriving at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center in Los Angeles after Lisa Marie suffered a medical emergency at her home in Calabasas, California. Priscilla, who is the widow of the late rock icon Elvis Presley, was seen making a quick dash to the entrance as she spoke with an unidentified male. She was dressed in all dark colors with a plum shirt, black sweater, black pants and a black face mask. Her eyes appeared to show a stern and concerned look.

The Presley matriarch told The Post on Thursday, “My beloved daughter Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital. She is now receiving the best care. Please keep her and our family in your prayers.” She added, “We feel the prayers from around the world and ask for privacy at this time.” At the time, Lisa Marie had been placed in a medically-induced coma and was in critical condition.

More family members were also seen arriving at the hospital to show their support. Ben Smith-Petersen, who is married to Lisa Marie’s daughter Riley Keough, was spotted Thursday consoling relatives outside of the entrance.

Earlier on Thursday, TMZ reported that paramedics had to perform CPR on Lisa Marie and administer epinephrine to her after her heart stopped beating suddenly. The medics were, fortunately, able to revive her and get a pulse, before they transported the “Lights Out” singer to the hospital. On Tuesday evening, Lisa Marie was seen out in public, seemingly in good health as she stepped out with Priscilla to support Austin Butler for his 2023 Golden Globe nomination for his role in “Elvis.”

Sadly, Lisa Marie passed away later that day. Her death in a Los Angeles hospital was confirmed by her mother, Priscilla, a few hours after her daughter was rushed to the hospital. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement. “She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known.”

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, shared her father’s brooding charisma and followed him professionally, releasing her own rock albums in the 2000s, and appearing on stage with Pat Benatar and Richard Hawley among others. She even formed direct musical ties with her father, joining her voice to such Elvis recordings as “In the Ghetto” and “Don’t Cry Daddy,” a mournful ballad which had reminded him of the early death of his mother (and Lisa Marie’s grandmother), Gladys Presley.

“It’s been all my life,” she told The Associated Press in 2012, speaking of her father’s influence. “It’s not something that I now listen to and it’s different. Although I might listen closer. I remain consistent on the fact that I’ve always been an admirer. He’s always influenced me.”

Her passing has been met with an outpouring of condolences and memories from fans and fellow musicians. The world has lost a talented singer, songwriter and a dedicated keeper of her father’s legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Priscilla Presley and the entire Presley family during this difficult time.


Priscilla arrived at the hospital shortly after her daughter was transported there. (WCP,4cnrs / BACKGRID)