Following the untimely death of Lisa Marie Presley, friends and loved ones are offering their condolences, sweet sentiments, and fond memories. The only daughter of Elvis Presley died Thursday after she was rushed to the hospital due to an apparent cardiac arrest she suffered at her home.
The musician was just 54 at the time of her death. She had recently made a public appearance at the Golden Globes with her mother, Priscilla Presley. The pair were at the ceremony to cheer on Baz Luhrmann‘s film, Elvis. The shock is palpable in many of the tributes from celebrities who knew and loved her. Mourn the loss of this star by reading the warm words of those who knew her best.
Nicolas Cage
“This is devastating news. Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met,” Nicolas Cage, who was married to Presley from 2002-2004, shared in a statement. “She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken. I find some solace believing she is reunited with her son Benjamin.”
Pink
“Oh, this one hurts my heart,” Pink wrote on Instagram. “Lisa Marie, you were one of a kind. Funny as shit, smart as a whip, sensitive, talented, witty, mean, loving, generous, judgmental but always right, loyal, and you adored your children. My heart breaks for you and your beautiful family and your children. The world lost a rare gem today. May your soul rest in peace, friend. ????”
Leah Remini
“I’m heartbroken over the passing of Lisa Marie Presley.” Leah Remini wrote on Instagram. “Lisa did not have an easy life, as some might think. May she be at peace, resting with her son and father now. Her mom Priscilla and her three daughters, Riley, Finley, and Harper, are in my prayers.”
Linda Thompson
“My heart is too heavy for words…????????,” Linda Thompson, who was once in a relationship with Elvis, wrote on Instagram, sharing the above image.
Rita Wilson
“Our hearts are broken with the sudden and shocking passing of Lisa Marie Presley tonight,” Rita Wilson shared on social media. “Tom and I had spent some time with the family during the Elvis movie promotional tour. Lisa Marie was so honest and direct, vulnerable, in a state of anticipation about the movie.”
“She spoke so eloquently about her father, what the movie meant to her, that it was a celebration of her dad. She had her gorgeous daughters Finley and Harper with her who made us all laugh. She privately showed us her home, Graceland, and she made it feel like home to us. She was so gracious to us, Austin, Baz, and guests,” Wilson continued.
“If you haven’t heard her music please go listen. She had a sultry voice, a power and tenderness, that I have always loved. Our hearts and our prayers go out to Riley, Harper, Finley , Danny @nava_rone and Priscilla. A mother should never have to lose a child. Lisa Marie lost her precious son Benjamin, Priscilla loses her only daughter. It’s too much. Sending love to the family, prayers for peace and strength. Love, Rita and Tom,” the message concluded.
John Travolta
“Lisa baby girl, I’m so sorry,” John Travolta wrote, sharing the above image. “I’ll miss you but I know I’ll see you again. My love and heart goes out to Riley, Priscilla, Harper and Finley.”
Lily Tomlin
“I have no words to even describe all of this????.” Lily Tomlin shared. “I am heartbroken by the death of Lisa Marie Presley. A talented, smart, Beautiful soul, woman who loved and adored her children. My heart breaks for your family, your children and you. May you rest in peace with your father and son now.”
Juliette Lewis
“We shared huge turning points in our lives,” Juliette Lewis shared on social media next to an image with the message: So much unfinished. Held out hope.”
“She taught me so much about resilience…” Lewis also wrote. “I was 23… Frozen summers… Shared music, Friends. I am unable to write about it at this moment. Love to the girls ❤️???? ???? In power LMP.”
LeAnn Rimes Cibrian
“lisa marie presley… how heartbreaking. i hope she is at peace in her dad’s arms. my heart goes out to her family. too much grief in just a couple of years. #riplisamarie #LisaMariePresley,” LeAnn Rimes Cibrian tweeted.
Tom Hanks
“We are heartbroken over the loss of Lisa Marie Presley,” Tom Hanks shared, echoing the words of his wife, Rita Wilson. “Absolutely broken… Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson”
Cary Elwes
“Rest In Peace, Lisa Marie,” Cary Elwes said in a tweet. “A sweet and gentle soul. We send our deepest, heartfelt condolences to Priscilla, Riley and her family and friends. Heartbreakingly sad.”
Billy Idol
“Sad news 2 hear of #LisaMariePresley passing,” Billy Idol tweeted. “she was very loving 2 me, in Memphis in the 90’s she gave me a viewing of the private sections of Graceland which was very special. She was very lovely & we performed together at NYFW early 2000’s. RIP
Seán Ono Lennon
“Got home late from seeing a show to hear the tragic news about Lisa Marie Presley,” Seán Ono Lennon wrote in a tweet. “I had only met her a few times briefly. But I have to admit I felt a kinship with her. Not many people know what it’s like. I know she was a special person. My heart aches for Priscilla.”
Cory Feldman
“ANOTHER PERSON I SHARED DEEP EMOTION WITH HAS PASSED AWAY!” Cory Feldman shared on Twitter in all caps. “THIS IS SO SAD & SHOCKING! LISA & I SPENT HRS ON THE PHONE AS SHE WAS DIVORCING MJ, HER SON BEN WAS LIKE A LITTLE BROTHER 2 ME, SO MUCH LOSS, SO MUCH TRAGEDY N THEIR FAMILY, MY [heart emoji] IS W THE PRESLEYS!”
Marlee Matlin
“I had the chance to know @Cilla_Presley when I was on Dancing With the Stars and as a mother,” Marlee Matlin said in a tweet. “I can’t imagine the pain she must be going through with the untimely passing of Lisa Marie. I have the image of little Lisa Marie growing up. RIP Lisa Marie Presley.”
Donatella Versace
“I will never forget the times we spent together,” Donatella Versace wrote in a post on Instagram. “Your beauty and your kindness shone so bright. Rest in peace Lisa Marie. We will never forget you ????”
William Patrick Corgan
“There is heartbreak and then there is sorrow,” William (Billy) Corgan said in a tweet, also sharing a photo of the two together. “This would be sorrow and on more levels than I can count. Please send your prayers out for her family and children at this difficult time. I truly cannot find the words to express how sad this truly is. RIP @LisaPresley.”
Tony Orlando
“I have no words…only a broken heart!” Tony Orlando shared in a tweet. “Rest in Peace, beautiful Lisa Marie Presley.Please let us all Pray for Priscilla. She’s been through so much. An incredibly beautiful person who has been through oh so much. God Bless her and Family! I believe in the power of praying hands.”
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Bette Midler
“Dear God, #LisaMariePresley has died; I’m in shock,” Bette Midler tweeted. “So beautiful and only 54 years old; I can’t actually comprehend it.”
Octavia Spencer
“So sad that we’ve lost another bright star in Lisa Marie Presley,” Octavia Spencer tweeted. “My condolences to her loved ones and multitude of fans.”
We are absolutely shocked and heartbroken over the loss of Lisa Marie Presley but know that you are not alone in your grief. The star touched the lives of so many as is abundantely apparent in the countless tributes posted by her loved ones, friends, and fans. RIP Lisa Marie Presley.