Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley has died at the age of 54, rocking the worlds of both music and entertainment. People are still trying to process the news of Presley’s death – but the loss is definitely hitting the cast and crew of last year’s Elvis movie very hard.
Over the last year, the entire Elvis movie family and I have felt the privilege of Lisa Marie’s kind embrace. Her sudden, shocking loss has devastated people all around the world. I know her fans everywhere join me in sharing prayers of love and support with her mother, Priscilla, and her wonderful daughters Riley, Finley and Harper.
Lisa Marie, we will miss your warmth, your smile, your love.
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…I do want to take a moment to let you know that I have seen Baz Luhrmann’s movie “Elvis” twice now, and let me tell you that it is nothing short of spectacular.
Absolutely exquisite.Austin Butler channeled and embodied my father’s heart and soul beautifully.In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and FINALLY done accurately and respectfully.(If he doesn’t get an Oscar for this, I will eat my own foot, haha.)You can feel and witness Baz’s pure love, care, and respect for my father throughout this beautiful film, and it is finally something that myself and my children and their children can be proud of forever.What moved me to tears as well was watching Riley and Harper, and Finley afterwards, all 3 visibly overwhelmed in the best way possible way, and so filled with pride about their grandfather and his legacy in a way that I have not previously experienced.It breaks my heart that my son isn’t here to see it. He would have absolutely loved it as well.I can’t tell you enough how much I love this film and I hope you love it too.Everyone involved poured their hearts and souls into it, which is evidenced in their performances.Baz, your utter genius combined with your love and respect for my father and this project is just so beautiful and so inspiring. I know I’m being repetitive, but I don’t care, Thank you for setting the record straight in such a deeply profound and artistic way.Love you ~LMP
