Lisa Marie Presley Has Passed At 54 Years Old

The loss of a celebrity often catches fans off guard, especially when it seems like that person still had a lot of years left in them. One person we certainly didn't anticipate passing away anytime soon was Lisa Marie Presley. However, her mother, Priscilla, has confirmed the devastating news that the sole child of late rock and roll icon Elvis Presley is no longer with us.

The woman was 54 when she sadly departed this world, which is still so young when you consider how many years she could have continued. This is undoubtedly a challenging time for her loved ones, which includes three children, the youngest of which are still in their teens. The coming weeks, months, and years will likely be difficult for all who knew Lisa Marie as they try to come to terms with losing someone so beloved.

Lisa Marie Presley reportedly had a cardiac arrest before passing away

According to several publications, it was a cardiac arrest that took Lisa Marie Presley from this world. TMZ reported that the star was discovered unresponsive at her Calabasas home on Thursday, January 12. Danny Keough, one of her ex-husbands, was the one who found her as he also lives at the same property. He reportedly performed CPR, with TMZ claiming that someone administered epinephrine to try and regain a pulse. She was rushed to the hospital shortly after, where the emergency services hoped they could save the 54-year-old. However, it seems that their efforts were unsuccessful.

She was seen just days earlier at the 2023 Golden Globes

The loss of Lisa Marie Presley will undoubtedly come as a surprise to many, especially as it was only a few days ago she was pictured at the 2023 Golden Globes. She attended the event with her mother in what proved to be an emotional evening for the pair. That's because Austin Butler, who portrayed Lisa Marie's father and Priscilla's ex-husband in the biographical drama film 'Elvis,' won the award for Best Actor. He thanked the pair during his acceptance speech, saying he was grateful to them for “opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me.”

Lisa Marie's passing follows the tragic loss of her son several years earlier

Losing a mom or daughter is tough. However, we imagine that Lisa Marie's family may be struggling quite significantly after her passing, given the tragedy they experienced several years ago. While the star was a mother of four, only three of her kids are still alive. That's because her son Benjamin Keough tragically took his life in 2020. He was only 27 when he passed away, a loss that reportedly left his mom "heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated." Lisa Marie wrote about her grief in an emotional essay, one which her family may well revisit as they try to come to terms with what's happened.

Plenty of celebrities have expressed grief over the loss of Lisa Marie Presley

Since the news of Lisa Marie's unexpected passing broke, plenty of people have expressed grief over her loss. Tom Hanks - who also appeared in 'Elvis' as the singer's manager - wrote that he and his wife were "broken" by the tragedy. He said that Lisa Marie was an "honest and direct" woman who he'd been able to spend time with during the movie's promotional tour. Those are memories we imagine he'll be grateful for now she's gone. Pink also spoke up to express her sorrow, saying Lisa Marie was "one of a kind," with Brian Wilson calling the news "hard to take." Meanwhile, Marlee Matlin expressed sympathy for Priscilla, saying she "can't imagine" what the woman "must be going through" as a mother.

Lisa Marie's last husband is reportedly upset about his ex-wife's passing

Someone else who's reportedly spoken out since Lisa Marie's passing is Michael Lockwood. The guitarist was the woman's fourth and final husband, with their marriage not ending on the best of terms. Despite the drama between them - which included some serious allegations - Michael's attorney claims that he'd been "hoping for a speedy and complete recovery." While their relationship might have been strained, the former couple did share twin girls together. So, her loss has likely still hit him hard because of the impact it's having on their children.

The star leaves behind quite an unforgettable legacy

Lisa Marie may be gone, but her legacy will most certainly live on. During her lifetime, she succeeded in following in Elvis' footsteps, releasing three albums, including two top tens. Her charity work also earned her an honor from the Governor of Tennessee and a Certificate of Proclamation from the Mayor of New Orleans. Plus, there's no forgetting her relationships, which included marriages to big names like Nicolas Cage and Michael Jackson. Lisa Marie's life might have been shorter than expected, but at least she achieved incredible things.

It’s hard to have to say goodbye to another star. We expect it will be a long while before those closest to Lisa Marie Presley are able to truly accept their loss, especially with it coming so suddenly.