Gatlin: The loss of Lisa Marie is incomprehensible

Lisa Marie Presley public memorial planned at Graceland

Lisa Marie Presley’s life will be honored with a public memorial service at Graceland. Elvis Presley’s daughter died Thursday, January 12 at the age of 54.

“Riley, Harper, Finley and Priscilla are grateful for the support, well wishes and outpouring of love in honor of their beloved Lisa Marie,” a rep confirmed to Fox News Digital in a statement.

“A public memorial service was held on the Graceland lawn at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, January 22 in Memphis. Please visit www.graceland.com for more information. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages anyone who wishes to send something to do so in the form of a donation to The Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation,” the statement continued.

LISA MARIE PRESLEY, ONLY CHILD OF ELVIS AND PRISCILLA, DEAD AT 54

Lisa Marie Presley will be honored with a memorial at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee.
(Christopher Polk)

Elvis Presley is also buried at Graceland in addition to Lisa Marie’s late son, Benjamin Keough.

Lisa Marie was taken to a los angeles hospital After sheriff’s deputies responded to a “breathless call” on Thursday, authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital.

THE LIFE OF LISA MARIE PRESLEY IN PICTURES

“Priscilla Presley and the Presley family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie,” Priscilla’s rep said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “They are deeply grateful for everyone’s support, love and prayers and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”

Lisa Marie Presley's last public appearance was at the Golden Globes on January 10.

Lisa Marie Presley’s last public appearance was at the Golden Globes on January 10.
(Joe Scarnici)

Riley Keough and Lisa Marie Presley attend an event in Los Angeles with Lisa Marie's twins, Harper and Finley Lockwood.

Riley Keough and Lisa Marie Presley attend an event in Los Angeles with Lisa Marie’s twins, Harper and Finley Lockwood.
(Jon Kopaloff)

While Lisa Marie lived in Southern California, she often visited Memphis and was at Graceland for a January 8 celebration to commemorate what would have been her father’s 88th birthday.

Elvis lived in Graceland from June 26, 1957 until his death on August 16, 1977.

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His last public appearance was with Priscilla at the Golden Globes to see Austin Butler win a Globe for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the Baz Luhrmann biopic on the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, “Elvis”.

“My heart is completely broken for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla following the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie,” Butler said in the statement obtained by Fox News Digital. “I am forever grateful for the time I had the chance to be near his bright light and will forever cherish the quiet times we shared. His warmth, love and genuineness will forever be remembered. .”

Riley Keough, Harper Lockwood, Priscilla Presley, Austin Butler, Lisa Marie Presley and Finley Lockwood at "Elvis" first in Memphis.

Riley Keough, Harper Lockwood, Priscilla Presley, Austin Butler, Lisa Marie Presley and Finley Lockwood at the ‘Elvis’ premiere in Memphis.
(Eric Charbonneau)

Lisa Marie was the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla and had a half-brother, Navarone Garibaldi, from Priscilla’s 20-year relationship with Marco Garibaldi.

Presley is survived by his mother and has a daughter Riley Keough from his first marriage to Danny Keough. Lisa Marie also has 14-year-old twins Harper and Finley Lockwood with ex-husband Michael Lockwood.

His son, Benjamin Keough, death by suicide in July 2020 at the age of 27.

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Fox News Digital’s Larry Fink contributed to this report.