Lisa Marie Presley: Tributes paid to singer-songwriter and only child of Elvis

Friends and fans are paying tribute to Lisa Marie Presley this morning – following news that the singer-songwriter has died, after suffering a cardiac arrest yesterday, January 12, aged 54.

In a statement issued to the Associated Press,  her mother Priscilla confirmed the news:

“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us," she stated. "She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known.”

Lisa Marie, who was the sole heir to her father Elvis Presley's estate, released three albums over the course of her career: To Whom It May Concern (2003), Now What (2005), and the T Bone Burnett-produced Storm & Grace (2012).

She was previously married to Michael Jackson between 1994 and 1996, and Nicolas Cage between 2002 and 2004, as well as Danny Keough and producer Michael Lockwood.

Lisa Marie had attended the Golden Globes earlier this week, at which Austin Butler won Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his portrayal of her father in Elvis.

Taking to Twitter last year, she informed her followers that she had seen Elvis "twice now", and described it as "nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite."

"Austin Butler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully," she added.

"We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Lisa Marie Presley," the Golden Globes stated online last night. "She was an extremely talented Singer/Songwriter and a very welcome presence at the Golden Globes this past Tuesday. May you rest in peace."

"I’m in shock," Bette Midler wrote on Twitter. "So beautiful and only 54 years old; I can’t actually comprehend it."

"Utterly devastated to learn of the hideously premature death of a surprisingly sweet, fierce, generous, talented and painfully vulnerable Lisa Marie Presley," the band Garbage posted. "I will treasure you always in my heart girl. Thank you for your kindness. May you now be granted peace."

"So sad that we’ve lost another bright star in Lisa Marie Presley," Octavia Spencer remarked. "My condolences to her loved ones and multitude of fans."

See more tributes to Lisa Marie Presley below:

Rest in Peace Lisa Marie Presley. #RIPLisaMarie #RIPLisaMariePresley pic.twitter.com/aJauQMEt8m

— Classic Rock In Pics (@crockpics) January 13, 2023

We are incredibly saddened and in shock about the passing of Lisa Marie Presley. Gone way too soon. We are sending our condolences and prayers to Priscilla and family. Please know that you are all loved so very much. RIP Lisa Marie.

Peace & Love
Mike & Jacquelyne Love pic.twitter.com/dFT3rMcLii

— Mike Love (@MikeLoveOFCL) January 13, 2023

Fans are starting to trickle in at Graceland tonight to pay their respects to Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley’s only child.

The 54-year-old died this evening after being hospitalized earlier today. @FOX13Memphis pic.twitter.com/2Axwwbq8MV

— Kayla Solomon (@KSolomonReports) January 13, 2023

I’m heartbroken over the passing of Lisa Marie Presley.

Lisa did not have an easy life, as some might think.

May she be at peace, resting with her son and father now.

Her mom Priscilla and her three daughters, Riley, Finley, and Harper, are in my prayers. pic.twitter.com/7Sb0DFjbZH

— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) January 13, 2023

Sad news 2 hear of #LisaMariePresley passing .. she was very loving 2 me, in Memphis in the 90’s she gave me a viewing of the private sections of Graceland which was very special. She was very lovely & we performed together at NYFW early 2000’s. RIP pic.twitter.com/pdJOKpe1Rd

— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 13, 2023