Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, LeAnn Rimes and More Pay Tribute to Lisa Marie Presley: ‘She Is at Peace in Her Dad’s Arms’
After news broke on Thursday that Lisa Marie Presley had died at age 54, Hollywood took to social media to pay tribute to the musician and only child of Elvis Presley.
Presley was hospitalized on Thursday morning after suffering cardiac arrest at her Calabasas, Calif. home. “Priscilla Presley and the Presley family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie,” her family said in a statement to Variety. “They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”
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Warner Bros., the studio that released “Elvis” to critical and commercial acclaim, released the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lisa Marie Presley and send our condolences and sympathy to her children, family and people around the world who loved her. She was an invaluable partner and truly lovely person whom we will remember as a devoted mother, beloved daughter, and loving friend.”
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson shared their condolences via Instagram, calling her death “sudden and shocking.”
“Tom and I had spent some time with the family during the Elvis movie promotional tour. Lisa Marie was so honest and direct, vulnerable, in a state of anticipation about the movie,” Hanks and Wilson wrote. “She spoke so eloquently about her father, what the movie meant to her, that it was a celebration of her dad. She had her gorgeous daughters Finley and Harper with her who made us all laugh. She privately showed us her home, Graceland, and she made it feel like home to us. She was so gracious to us, Austin, Baz, and guests. If you haven’t heard her music please go listen. She had a sultry voice, a power and tenderness, that I have always loved. Our hearts and our prayers go out to Riley, Harper, Finley , Danny and Priscilla. A mother should never have to lose a child. Lisa Marie lost her precious son Benjamin, Priscilla loses her only daughter. It’s too much. Sending love to the family, prayers for peace and strength.”
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, a longtime friend of Presley, wrote on Twitter: “There is heartbreak and then there is sorrow. This would be sorrow and on more levels than I can count. Please send your prayers out for her family and children at this difficult time. I truly cannot find [sic] the words to express how sad this truly is.”
There is heartbreak and then there is sorrow. This would be sorrow and on more levels than I can count. Please send your prayers out for her family and children at this difficult time. I truly cannot fond the words to express how sad this truly is. RIP @LisaPresley pic.twitter.com/RZt5FXiYOE
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) January 13, 2023
“How heartbreaking,” singer LeAnn Rimes wrote. “I hope she is at peace in her dad’s arms. My heart goes out to her family. Too much grief in just a couple of years.”
lisa marie presley… how heartbreaking. i hope she is at peace in her dad’s arms. my heart goes out to her family. too much grief in just a couple of years. #riplisamarie #LisaMariePresley
— leann rimes cibrian (@leannrimes) January 13, 2023
Leah Remini said that she is “heartbroken” over Presley’s death. “Lisa did not have an easy life, as some might think,” she wrote. “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.”
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
Actor Jennifer Tilly shared that she was just at Graceland yesterday. “The guide was telling us that sometimes she would have dinners in the dining room, and once she had a party for her friends in the plane named after her. Rip sweet soul.”
So sad about Lisa Marie Presley. Oddly I was just at Graceland yesterday and took this picture. The guide was telling us that sometimes she would have dinners in the dining room, and once she had a party for her friends in the plane named after her. Rip sweet soul.🕊️ pic.twitter.com/KvHOmgt31F
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) January 13, 2023
PETA praised Presley’s animal activism in a statement to Variety: “Lisa Marie Presley was not only a talented singer-songwriter, loving wife and mother, but a friend to animals. Learning that an Elvis impersonator had named a chimpanzee after her and was exploiting him for profit, she successfully teamed up with PETA to get her namesake released to a sanctuary. And she didn’t stop there: Early in the pandemic, when shelters were in desperate need of foster families, Lisa Marie and her twin daughters set a wonderful example by opening their home and hearts to two dogs. Though the ‘Lights Out’ singer has passed away, her bright vision for animals will continue to inspire all of us at PETA.”
See more reactions below.
Dear God, #LisaMariePresley has died; I’m in shock. So beautiful and only 54 years old; I can’t actually comprehend it.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) January 13, 2023
My deepest thoughts & condolences go out to the family / friends on the loss of @LisaPresley. #LisaMariePresley
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) January 13, 2023
Just terrible to hear of the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’ only child. My deepest condolences to her family. This is awful news and I am so sorry for Priscilla’s loss.
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) January 13, 2023
So sad that we’ve lost another bright star in Lisa Marie Presley. My condolences to her loved ones and multitude of fans.
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) January 13, 2023
Rest In Peace, Lisa Marie. A sweet and gentle soul. We send our deepest, heartfelt condolences to Priscilla, Riley and her family and friends. Heartbreakingly sad. 🙏💔 pic.twitter.com/bRxg8tP6Rk
— Cary Elwes (@Cary_Elwes) January 13, 2023
Sending all our love and prayers to @Cilla_Presley and her family. God bless Lisa Marie.
— Shaun Cassidy (@shaunpcassidy) January 13, 2023
Oh no. This is such horrible news. The entire world is sending love and prayers to Priscilla and Lisa Marie's children right now. May it give you stregnth.
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) January 13, 2023
ANOTHER PERSON I SHARED DEEP EMOTION WITH HAS PASSED AWAY! THIS IS SO SAD & SHOCKING! LISA & I SPENT HRS ON THE PHONE AS SHE WAS DIVORCING MJ, HER SON BEN WAS LIKE A LITTLE BROTHER 2 ME, SO MUCH LOSS, SO MUCH TRAGEDY N THEIR FAMILY, MY ❤️IS W THE PRESLEYS! https://t.co/bWsiJ33lGX
— Corey Feldman (@Corey_Feldman) January 13, 2023
We miss you Lisa! You will forever be in our hearts, I will never forget how much you shared the love you had for my brother with me,
I thank you for being so honest #RIP#RIPLisaMariePresley #LMP #GoneTooSoon #MichaelJackson #MJ #Love #TogetherAgain #Graceland #Neverland #Life pic.twitter.com/LkPGwSS2lH— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) January 13, 2023
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