Lisa Marie closing days – ‘Best mood since Elvis’ grandson died’ says Graceland

Aug 19, 2023 at 4:10 AM
Lisa Marie closing days – ‘Best mood since Elvis’ grandson died’ says Graceland

On January 8, 2023, Lisa Marie Presley made a uncommon public look at Elvis Presley’s 88th birthday celebrations.

During her go to to Graceland, she spent a while within the Meditation Garden by her father’s grave and identified how someday there can be a spot for her, however she nonetheless had some issues to do.

Tragically, she can be lifeless simply 4 days later on the age of 54 after struggling a cardiac arrest and was buried there inside per week.

During Elvis Week 2023, Graceland boss Joel Weinshanker paid tribute to The King’s daughter in a particular celebration of her life with Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling and Elvis ex Linda Thompson, who helped elevate her.

He spoke warmly of her involvement on Baz Luhrmann’s biopic and the way she was having a good time throughout her final days, being in the most effective temper since her son Benjamin Keough died three years prior at simply 27.

Joel stated of her involvement on the Elvis film, which she adored: “You get some people who’ll take a cheque and they’ll support anything. Lisa was initially very, very concerned about the movie. I had to really talk and walk her through a lot of it. We were very cautious and careful about what we would approve and wouldn’t. Baz was a doll and a dear to work with because we had so many concerns and changes. But she was never the pushover.

“From the beginning of her life to three days before the end of her life, what made her feel good, what made her feel safe was Graceland.”

He then went on to explain the pre-Golden Globes celebration Lisa attended a number of days earlier than her sudden demise, the place Austin Butler gained Best Actor for enjoying her father.

Joel shared: “She was in the best mood that I’d seen her since Ben had passed away. She sent me texts about how much she felt loved and how much she felt appreciated. She never wanted to do anything after Ben passed away, but I really pushed her to come to Graceland for [Elvis’ 88th] birthday and then we flew to LA where we were at a party with Austin.

“She had such a great time. I didn’t realise that I’d become the hovering parent to Lisa. But even at the party, I was hovering 10 feet behind her to make sure that she was okay, which was. [Her daughter] Riley was there and Austin was there and Baz was there and obviously, Jerry was there. But from the beginning to the end, with all the issues that she had in her life, it was Graceland that really gave her strength and happiness.”