Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley’s ‘immeasurable love’ unveiled by Linda Thompson

Aug 19, 2023 at 8:15 AM
Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley’s ‘immeasurable love’ unveiled by Linda Thompson

Lisa Marie Presley solely knew her father Elvis Presley for the primary 9 years of her life, however had many treasured instances with him at Graceland.

Since her tragic demise at simply 54 in January, The King’s daughter has been buried within the Meditation Garden reverse his remaining resting place exterior the Memphis mansion.

At Elvis Week 2023, followers attended a particular occasion known as A Celebration of Lisa Marie Presley.

The King’s former girlfriend Linda Thompson, who lived with him and Lisa Marie at Graceland from 1972-6, was a part of the panel and shared some touching reminiscences of the love between the late father and daughter.

The 73-year-old started by sharing how Lisa Marie felt so linked to Graceland throughout her life due to her daddy, saying: “When she was there she felt his presence as we all do.”

Linda identified how throughout interviews over time, Lisa Marie described herself as “a terror” bossing everybody round Graceland whereas her father slept through the day.

However, The King’s previous flame mentioned: “I never experienced that. For me, she was a blonde cherub; a little angel. She was always very loving.”

She then went on to explain the unimaginable love that The King had for his daughter and the way the 2 have been so comparable.

Linda mentioned: “Elvis loved her immeasurably and showed that love. He demonstrated that love to her very generously. He was very attentive and very tuned into her… The body may be gone, but the love is forever… Lisa Marie Presley was absolutely the love of Elvis’ life.”

Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling recalled how The King as soon as drove him of their pyjamas on a golf cart out onto the street exterior Graceland known as Elvis Presley Boulevard.

Asking Elvis why he was doing this, the star replied: “What the hell, this is my boulevard!” This was mentioned to be the “dangerous side” that Lisa Marie shared along with her father as she would usually crash golf carts on the property, one time even nipping her father’s Stutz.