“Austin Butler, who portrays Elvis Presley in the biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann, expresses his gratitude for his time with Lisa Marie Presley and extends his condolences on her sudden passing at the age of 54.”
The Elvis Star Austin Butler said on Saturday on Ew online new megazine “My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper, and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie,” he further stated that “I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared. Her warmth, her love, and her authenticity will always be remembered.”
“The passing of Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the iconic Elvis Presley, has been confirmed. It is believed that her death was due to a cardiac arrest while at the home of her ex-husband, Danny Keough, in Calabasas, California. She was the mother of two children: Benjamin Keough, who tragically passed away in 2020, and her actress daughter, Riley Keough.”
“Austin Butler, had formed a close bond with both Lisa Marie Presley and her mother, Priscilla Presley. Just before her passing, the two had attended the Golden Globe awards to support the film where Butler won the award for Best Actor in a Drama Motion Picture. They both became emotional during his acceptance speech.”
“After receiving the award, Austin Butler dedicated a moment to pay tribute to Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley.”
Lisa stated in the special Exclusively Elvis: A Special Edition of 20/20. “He put everything he had — his heart, his soul, everything he had — into researching, reading, watching, learning. He honored him in every way possible.”
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In previous statement about the Austin Butler it was stated by Lisa presley on her instagram saying “unprecedented” and “done accurately and respectfully” If he doesn’t get an Oscar for this, I will eat my own foot.”
“Austin Butler joins Baz Luhrmann, Tom Hanks, and Rita Wilson in expressing their grief over the sudden passing of Lisa Marie Presley. Luhrmann shared his condolences on social media, stating that her loss has left people all around the world devastated. Butler, his costar Tom Hanks and Hanks’ wife, Rita Wilson, also shared that they were heartbroken by the news. Lisa Marie leaves behind her daughter Riley, twin daughters Harper and Finley Lockwood, and her mother Priscilla.”
