Priscilla Presley recently shared a heartbreaking experience involving her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. Priscilla had to make the difficult decision to remove Lisa Marie from life support following a cardiac arrest at home in January 2023. In her upcoming memoir titled “Softly As I Leave You: Life After Elvis,” Priscilla reflects on the emotional moment when she bid farewell to her daughter.
In an excerpt from the book set for release on 23 September, Priscilla described the heart-wrenching scene in Lisa’s hospital room, where she felt her daughter had already passed away despite being kept alive by machines. She mentioned the lack of brain activity and the absence of Lisa Marie’s vibrant spirit.
Priscilla also revealed that Lisa Marie’s daughter, Riley Keough, sensed her mother’s passing even before arriving at the hospital. The family was not prepared to give up hope despite the grim prognosis.
The confirmation from the doctor that Lisa Marie would not wake up was devastating for Priscilla. She recalled the unbearable moment when she collapsed on the floor in tears, expressing her deep sorrow.
Amidst a $50 million lawsuit from her former business partners, Priscilla faced accusations in Los Angeles regarding her alleged influence on Elvis Presley before his death and her handling of Lisa Marie’s tragic passing in 2023. The lawsuit includes claims of fraud and breach of contract against Priscilla.
Priscilla’s attorney refuted the allegations, emphasizing the unity and love within the family, especially between Priscilla and Riley. They issued a joint statement denouncing the hurtful accusations and reaffirming their commitment to preserving the legacies of Elvis and Lisa Marie.
Furthermore, the lawsuit revealed a letter from Riley to Priscilla, criticizing the legal battles over Lisa Marie’s estate and the swift discussions about the will after her mother’s death. Riley expressed her disappointment at the situation and the timing of the legal actions.
The lawsuit painted a negative image of Priscilla, accusing her of exploiting the Presley name for personal gain and suggesting her involvement in Elvis’s death. Priscilla’s lawyer dismissed these claims as baseless and vowed to hold the accusers accountable for their actions.
In response, the attorney representing the accusers defended the allegations, highlighting the evidence presented in the lawsuit and asserting their intention to hold Priscilla accountable for what they deemed as reckless behavior.