Priscilla Presley recently shared shocking revelations about her past, including her unsettling experience with a former partner who had inappropriate feelings towards her teenage daughter. The renowned businesswoman’s candid reflections are featured in her latest memoir, “Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis.”
Known for her openness, Priscilla delves into intimate aspects of her life, such as the heart-wrenching decision to disconnect life support for her daughter, Lisa Marie, after a cardiac emergency. In a revealing anecdote, she recounts a late-night phone call from Elvis while she was in bed with Kim Kardashian’s father, Robert, a situation that would have incited jealousy in the music icon had he been aware.
One of the memoir’s striking excerpts details Priscilla’s early relationship with Elvis, which began when she was just 14 years old and blossomed into a romantic connection by the time she turned 17. Despite the ten-year age gap between them, they waited until Priscilla was 21 before consummating their relationship through marriage.
After her divorce from Elvis, Priscilla dated Robert in 1975, with whom she had a close bond. However, an unexpected phone call from Elvis in the early hours while she was with Robert highlighted the complexity of their relationships. Priscilla admitted that Elvis was unaware of her involvement with Robert, who was oblivious to the awkward situation.
Additionally, Priscilla addressed distressing revelations made by Lisa Marie regarding her mother’s boyfriend, Mike Edwards, who admitted to having inappropriate feelings towards Lisa when she was just 12 years old. Priscilla expressed disgust at Edwards’ actions and regretted not recognizing the signs earlier.
Following Lisa Marie’s untimely passing in January 2023, Priscilla found solace in the belief that her ex-husband and Lisa Marie’s son welcomed her daughter into the afterlife. She described the emotional turmoil of witnessing Lisa Marie’s final moments in the hospital and the difficult decision to remove her from life support.
Priscilla’s memoir also touches on Lisa Marie’s tragic loss of her son, Benjamin, in 2020, revealing the extreme measures she took to cope with the grief. Lisa Marie explored unconventional methods to keep her son close, highlighting the profound impact of his death on her.
Reflecting on her tumultuous relationship with Elvis, Priscilla candidly shared her emotional scars from their final intimate encounter, shedding light on the complexities of their bond. “Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis” by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley offers a poignant insight into her life journey.