Priscilla Presley Recounts Quietly Disconnecting Lisa Marie from Life Support
Priscilla Presley, the ex-wife of Elvis Presley, is grappling with the loss of her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away in January 2023. In an interview with People, Priscilla described the day as the 'second saddest day' of her life, following the loss of Elvis.
The tragic news came when Priscilla's ex-husband, Danny Keough, discovered Lisa Marie unresponsive in her home and later called Priscilla to meet him at the hospital. The decision to take Lisa Marie off life support was informed by comments from the doctor, and Priscilla was faced with the difficult choice.
The Presley family has since sought to move forward after losing Lisa Marie. Priscilla, in a statement, conveyed her devotion to her family during the legal battle over the will. The battle included a contestation by Priscilla, specifically taking issue with an amendment that named Riley and Benjamin Keough as co-trustees. However, Riley later stated they had moved past the 'family chaos' related to the will.
Lisa Marie was honored by her daughter, Riley, and other family members after her passing. During the memorial service at Graceland, Ben Smith-Petersen, Riley's husband, read a speech on Riley's behalf. Priscilla read a message written by one of her granddaughters during the service.
The autopsy conducted after Lisa Marie's death ruled that she died due to a small bowel obstruction caused by a bariatric surgery she had years earlier. This tragic event prompted a wave of tributes from those who knew and admired Lisa Marie.
In the aftermath of the loss, Priscilla is looking to 'find strength' as time moves forward. Collective Soul, who were recording in Lisa Marie's old house when she died, felt her presence. The band's experience serves as a poignant reminder of Lisa Marie's enduring spirit.
The author Anne Rice, known for her best-selling novels, also passed away in 2023 due to a small bowel obstruction resulting from a previous bariatric surgery. Her death, like that of Lisa Marie, was a loss felt deeply by many in the literary community.
As the Presley family continues to heal, they do so with the knowledge that Lisa Marie's memory will live on, not just in the music she left behind, but in the love and strength she inspired in those who knew her.
