Priscilla Presley, mother of the late Lisa marie presley, spoke about her daughterâs health the night of the Golden Globes Awards and opened up about her grief following her death.
In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Priscilla Presley, 78, to promote her upcoming biopic âPriscilla,â she revealed she knew âthere was something not rightâ leading up to Lisa marie presleyâs death on Jan. 12.
On Jan. 10, the mother-daughter duo attended the Golden Globe Awards to support actor Austin Butler who won Best Actor for his portrayal of singer Elvis Presley in the film âElvis.â Priscilla Presley recalled that night as âa fun memoryâ attending the after-party with her daughter and revealed Lisa marie presley complained of stomach pain.
âThen we sat down and ordered drinks, and she says, âMom, my stomach hurts really bad.â We immediately got up and left,â she shared.
Two days later, Priscilla Presley received a phone call from Lisa Marieâs ex-husband, actor-musician Danny Keough telling her she was in the hospital.
âI got right in the car, but she was already gone. I still canât believe it,â she said, adding she doesnât âwish this on any mother.â
Lisa marie presleydied after going into cardiac arrest. She was 54 years old.
Priscilla Presley confirmed the news of her passing in a statement to People.
âIt is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss,â she said.
She concluded, âThank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.â
According to the Los Angeles County medical examinerâs office, Lisa marie presleyâs cause of death was the after-affect âof small bowel obstructionâ which developed after bariatric surgery âyears ago,â per NBC News.
