Priscilla Presley Details Taking Lisa Marie Presley Off Life Support

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Priscilla Presley is sharing insight a devastating moment.

The 80-year-old woman described the devastating day her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, passed away in 2023 at the age of 54. Lisa Marie was the only child of the woman and her late ex-husband, Elvis Presley.

Priscilla Presley described the day her daughter, Lisa Marie, passed away as the second-saddest day of her life, second only to the loss of Elvis, she shared in a recent interview with *People* magazine. She explained it took her a significant amount of time to accept Lisa Marie’s death.

It was a really scary time for the Presley family. Lisa was unexpectedly hospitalized after her ex-husband, Danny Keough – and father to Riley and the late Benjamin Keough – found her at home and immediately called for help. It turned out she was experiencing complications from a previous bariatric surgery, a small bowel obstruction. I was so relieved to hear Danny acted so quickly. Priscilla was right there with her, spending the entire day at the hospital, which just speaks volumes about their bond. It’s a reminder that even with past relationships, family always comes first, and health issues can arise unexpectedly, even years after surgery.

My daughter Lisa had stopped breathing and was put on a ventilator,” the mother recalled. “We waited for hours, just hoping and praying, until the doctor came in and told me, ‘I’m so sorry, she’s passed away.’

Priscilla admitted it was hard for everyone-including Lisa’s children, Riley and the sixteen-year-old twins Harper and Finwood Lockwood, whom she shares with her former partner Michael Lockwood-to come to terms with the situation.

Priscilla said they were in disbelief, and still struggled with what happened. “It was really tough for everyone, and it continues to be,” she explained.

This isn’t the first time Priscilla Presley has spoken about the loss of her daughter. Last month, she publicly refuted claims made in a lawsuit by her former business associates, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, that she went against Lisa Marie’s wishes when removing her from life support.

According to a lawsuit reviewed by NBC News, she decided what was best for her child as part of a plan to take back control of Elvis’s financial holdings.

Priscilla strongly refuted the claims made in the lawsuit, describing it in a statement to *People* magazine on August 14th as “shameful, ridiculous, and without any merit.”

She stated the lawsuit was simply a cruel and dishonest effort to damage the reputation of an eighty-year-old woman.

For more on Lisa Marie’s family over the years, keep reading. 

This photo, taken in June 2019, shows Lisa Marie Presley with her four children: Riley Keough, and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood, as well as her son 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 handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, and were joined by her mother, Priscilla Presley.

Just after turning 53 in February 2021, the singer shared a family picture with her daughters and wrote a message thanking everyone for the birthday wishes. She said she couldn’t get through life without their support.

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 & Stitch*. She was also joined by her half-brother, Navarone Garibaldi, whose father is Priscilla Presley’s 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 Elle’s 24th annual Women in Hollywood event on October 16, 2017, with her daughters.

On October 14, 2015, Lisa Marie shared a selfie with Benjamin, calling him “the love of my life” and “one of the joys of 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 encouraged everyone to “be well.”

 

Lisa Marie took this selfie with her daughter Benjamin on October 21, 2013, while celebrating Benjamin’s 21st birthday. She shared it on Twitter with the caption, “love it when we’re all together.”

 

Lisa Marie shared on Instagram in December 2018 that she had a wonderful time at the Nutcracker ballet with her closest friends and family, saying it truly 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, Lisa Marie shared the story behind a special design, two years after the loss of her son. On Instagram, she explained it was a Celtic eternity knot, representing an everlasting connection. She and her son had chosen it together to symbolize their enduring love and unbreakable bond.

 

In 2019, Lisa Marie and her children enjoyed 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 photo with the caption: “Getting all dressed up with my loves for a special occasion!!!”

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

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.”

In February 2018, Lisa Marie tweeted about having a wonderful birthday celebration with her family and friends, and expressed her gratitude for all the well wishes and love she received.

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2025-09-17 20:47