Priscilla Presley Addresses Theories That Elvis Presley Is Still Alive

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Priscilla Presley isn’t entertaining any conspiracy theories.

After almost 50 years since the death of her ex-husband, Elvis Presley, 80-year-old Priscilla Presley is finally addressing rumors that the music icon is still alive.

Priscilla Presley recently shared with *People* magazine that she’s heard many untrue rumors, like the one about Elvis still being alive in hiding. She added, with a touch of sadness, that she truly wishes he were still here.

Priscilla confirmed that Elvis is at peace and then shared memories of their fast-moving romance, which started in 1959 when she was only 14 years old.

I met him when I was very young, before I’d really thought about my future,” she said. “Even while we were dating, I felt lost, wondering what I wanted to do with my life. I knew I didn’t want to be a nurse, a teacher, or a secretary – I just didn’t know what I *did* want. But then life happened, and I cherish every experience.

Priscilla and the musician married in 1967 after she moved to Memphis, Tennessee to be with him. Their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, was born nine months later, but the couple divorced in 1973.

In addition to the loss of her husband in 1977, the mother considered the day her 54-year-old daughter passed away to be one of the most devastating moments of her life.

Honestly, when I heard about Lisa Marie passing away in January 2023, it absolutely broke my heart. Priscilla said it was the second saddest day of her life – after losing Elvis, of course! She told *People* magazine it took her a really long time to even begin to accept that Lisa was gone, and can you blame her? It’s just… devastating.

Oh my god, I was SO worried! Apparently, Lisa was suddenly rushed to the hospital, and it was Danny – her ex, and Riley and Benjamin’s dad – who found her. She was unresponsive at home, and it turned out she had a blockage in her small intestine. It was something from a weight loss surgery she had a while back, and it just came up so unexpectedly. I was just a mess hearing about it!

Lisa had stopped breathing and was put on a ventilator. They waited for hours, hoping for good news, until the doctor came in and sadly told Priscilla that Lisa had passed away.

She said her family – including her 16-year-old twins, Harper and Finley Lockwood, with her ex-husband Michael Lockwood – found it incredibly difficult to accept what happened, and the pain continues today.

For more of Lisa Marie’s family over the years, keep reading…

This photo from June 2019 shows Lisa Marie Presley with her children: Riley Keough, Harper Lockwood, Finley Lockwood, and Benjamin Keough. She captioned the Instagram post, “Mama Lion with cubs.”

On June 21, 2022, Lisa Marie Presley and her daughters were in Los Angeles for a special handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, accompanied by her mother, Priscilla Presley.

I was so touched when she shared that family photo after her birthday in February 2021! She posted it with a message thanking everyone for the lovely wishes, and it really struck me when she said she wouldn’t have gotten through the day – or any day, really – without her three girls by her side. It’s just so sweet to see how close they all are.

In 2013, the musician rang in Easter with her kids and mom.

On June 16, 2002, Lisa Marie Presley brought her children, Riley and Benjamin, to the Hollywood premiere of *Lilo and Stitch*. She was also joined by her half-brother, Navarone Garibaldi, who is the son of Priscilla Presley and her former partner, Marco Garibaldi.

In 2019, Lisa Marie Presley, known for her song “To Whom It May Concern,” celebrated her 51st birthday with friends Finley and Harper. She shared a photo with her daughter from the party, writing, “So thankful to be happy, healthy, and alive, and grateful for all of you!”

Lisa Marie attended the 24th annual Women in Hollywood celebration hosted by *Elle* magazine on October 16, 2017, with her daughters.

On October 14, 2015, Lisa Marie shared a photo of Benjamin and wrote, “My love, my heart.”

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa Marie revealed she was fostering puppies with her twins. She described it as “exhausting but so rewarding” in a post on March 23, 2020, and signed off with a simple “Be well.”

 

I remember being so happy when Lisa Marie posted this picture! It was Benjamin’s 21st birthday, October 21st, 2013, and they took a sweet mother-daughter selfie. She shared it on Twitter with the caption, ‘love it when were all together,’ and it just perfectly captured the joy of that moment.

 

Lisa Marie shared on Instagram in December 2018 that she had a wonderful time at the Nutcracker ballet with her closest friends and family, and it instantly felt like Christmas.

 

On August 17, 2012, Lisa Marie Presley had a touching moment with her twin daughters while backstage at a concert honoring her father, Elvis Presley.

In August 2018, Lisa Marie Presley and her son Riley opened a new exhibit at Graceland showcasing family memorabilia. Lisa Marie shared on Instagram that she hoped visitors would appreciate this glimpse into her personal life.

The singer got matching tattoos with Benjamin as a Mother’s Day gift.

In July 2022, two years after losing her son, Lisa Marie shared the story behind a special design. On Instagram, she explained it was a Celtic eternity knot, meant to symbolize their everlasting connection. She and her son had chosen it carefully to represent their eternal love and bond.

 

In 2019, Lisa Marie and her children had a tea party at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

The family got together for an Easter Sunday celebration in 2015.

Lisa Marie supported Riley’s movie The Runaways at a Hollywood premiere party on March 11, 2010.

On November 11, 2010, Lisa Marie and Benjamin attended the London premiere of *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1*.

In October 2018, Riley took a family selfie in a green room before an event. Lisa Marie shared the picture with the caption: “Getting all dressed up with my loves for a special occasion!!!”

Riley and Lisa Marie attended a party celebrating the release of Johnny Ramone’s autobiography, *Commando*, on April 27, 2012, in West Hollywood, California.

In 2010, Lisa Marie attended a ceremony honoring what would have been Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday, accompanied by her mother and her two eldest children.

In December 2012, Lisa Marie and Benjamin were seen spending time with DJ Ashba, which Lisa Marie described as a “fun night.”

I had the most wonderful birthday celebration earlier this evening, surrounded by my family and friends! It really warmed my heart to receive so much love and all the sweet birthday wishes from everyone. It’s those connections that truly make life special!

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2025-09-20 21:17