Watch: Priscilla Presley Details Taking Lisa Marie Presley Off Life SupportPriscilla Presley is sharing insight a devastating moment. The 80-year-old detailed the heartbreaking day that her and late ex-husband Elvis Presley's only daughter Lisa Marie Presley died in 2023 at age 54. "It was the second saddest day of my life, other than losing Elvis," Priscilla told People in an interview published Sept. 17. "It took a long time to come to terms with the fact that Lisa was gone." Lisa had been rushed to the hospital after her ex-husband Danny Keough-dad to Riley Keogh and the late Benjamin Keough-found her unresponsive at her home due to a small bowel obstruction that developed after a bariatric surgery she'd had years prior. Shortly after, Priscilla met him there and stayed "all day long." "Lisa really wasn't breathing, so she was on the ventilator," the matriarch remembered. "For hours we were there waiting, hoping and praying until the doctor came in and said, 'Priscilla, I'm so sorry, she's gone.'" However, Priscilla said accepting that reality was difficult for the whole family, including Lisa's kids Riley and twins Harper Lockwood and Finwood Lockwood, 16, who she shares with ex Michael Lockwood. photosGo Inside Elvis Presley's Graceland Home"We just couldn't believe it-didn't want to believe it," Priscilla said. "It was hard on all of us, it still is." This isn't the first time the Dallas actress has addressed her daughter's passing. Last month, Priscilla slammed accusations that she removed Lisa Marie from life support against her wishes made in a lawsuit filed by her former business partners Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko.
Bryan Steffy/WireImageThe suit, obtained by NBC News at the time, alleged that she made the decision for her child as part of a plot to regain control of Elvis's estate. However, Priscilla denied all the allegations, calling the suit in an Aug. 14 statement to People "one of the most shameful, ridiculous, salacious, and meritless lawsuits I have seen in my practice."She added that the filing was "nothing more than a sad and vicious attempt to falsely tarnish the reputation of an eighty year old woman." (E! and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) For more on Lisa Marie's family over the years, keep reading. InstagramPride and JoyLisa Marie Presley posed with her daughters-Riley Keough and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood-and son Benjamin Keough in this June 2019 photo. The singer wrote on Instagram, "Mama Lion with cubs."Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesThree GenerationsLisa Marie was joined by her daughters and mom Priscilla Presley at a handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on June 21, 2022.
InstagramSource of StrengthShortly after celebrating her 53rd birthday in February 2021, the singer posted a family photo with her girls alongside the caption: "Thank you for all of the overwhelming birthday wishes from everyone. Like everyday, I couldn't have made it through without these three by my side."TwitterTogether AlwaysIn 2013, the musician rang in Easter with her kids and mom.CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty ImagesFamily DayLisa Marie took Riley and Benjamin to the Hollywood premiere of Lilo and Stitch on June 16, 2002. The trio were accompanied by Lisa Marie's half-brother Navarone Garibaldi, who Priscilla shares with ex Marco Garibaldi.
TwitterBirthday WishThe To Whom It May Concern artist was fêted by Finley and Harper on her 51st birthday in 2019. "Grateful to be happy, healthy and alive," Lisa Marie captioned a mother-daughter snap from the celebration. "And grateful for all of you."Getty ImagesGirls' Night OutLisa Marie was accompanied by her daughters at Elle's 24th annual Women in Hollywood celebration on October 16, 2017.
TwitterSnuggly Selfie"Love of my life," Lisa Marie captioned a selfie with Benjamin on Oct. 14, 2015. "One of the contents of my heart."InstagramFur-ever FriendsAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa Marie shared that she and her twins were fostering puppies from a local shelter. "Exhausting but so rewarding," she wrote on March 23, 2020. "Be well. TwitterQuality TimeWhile celebrating Benjamin's 21st birthday on Oct. 21, 2013, Lisa Marie snapped this mother-daughter selfie. She tweeted, "love it when were all together." InstagramTiny Dancers"Incredible night at the Nutcracker ballet w my fave people in the world," Lisa Marie wrote in a December 2018 Instagram post. "Now it feels like Xmas." InstagramBedtime StoryLisa Marie shared a sweet moment with her twins backstage at a tribute concert for Elvis Presley on Aug. 17, 2012. InstagramPresley LegacyLisa Marie and Riley unveiled a new Presley family exhibit at Graceland in August 2018. The "Lights Out" artist wrote on Instagram at the time, "Hope you all enjoy this little insight to my life."InstagramMatching TattoosThe singer got matching tattoos with Benjamin as a Mother's Day gift. In July 2022, two years after her son's death, Lisa Marie explained the meaning behind design. "It's a Celtic