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John Travolta | Lisa Marie Presley | Source: Getty Images
John Travolta | Lisa Marie Presley | Source: Getty Images

Lisa Marie Presley Dies at 54: John Travolta Leads Emotional Tributes from Celebrities & Fans

Daniella Segell
Jan 13, 2023
08:15 A.M.
  • Elvis and Priscilla Presley's only daughter has passed away at 54.

  • John Travolta leads tributes from fans and celebs.

  • Lisa Marie Presley's final hours of life were heartbreaking. Her ex-husband tried to save her life.

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Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of legendary musician Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, has passed away at 54 after suffering cardiac arrest in her home in Calabasas. She was in the hospital surrounded by family at the time of her death.

Lisa was found unresponsive in her bedroom by her housekeeper. Her ex-husband, who lived with her and her twin daughters at the time, tried to save her before first responders arrived on the scene.

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When first responders arrived on the scene, they confirmed that Lisa had a pulse and was soon rushed to the hospital. It is said that she was complaining about stomach pain before she went into cardiac arrest.

After arriving at the hospital, Lisa's mother, Priscilla, took to Twitter to share the news with fans. She said her daughter had been admitted to the hospital but was being well taken care of. She asked fans for prayers and privacy.

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Lisa later passed away in the hospital with her eldest daughter and her mother by her side. Priscilla then released a statement that read:

"It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us."

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She described her daughter as "passionate" and said she would miss her very much. Just two days before the tragic incident, Lisa was seen at the Golden Globes Awards and appeared unsteady on her feet.

Lisa shared her love for Austin Butler, who played her father, Elvis, in the biopic on his life. While talking about Austin, Lisa slurred her words, and fans noticed that she wasn't steady.

When being interviewed on the red carpet, Lisa slurred her words again and appeared to be being held up by Jerry Schilling, who walked the red carpet with her. Fans noted this and wondered what the cause could be.

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During her red carpet interview, she told Jerry she needed to hold onto his arm. She then locked her arm into Jerry's and continued to answer questions the interviewer asked her while talking slowly.

John Travolta Leads Tributes from Fans and Celebs

Soon after Lisa's death, tributes began pouring in from celebrities and fans. The first of many was by John Travolta. He shared a photo of Lisa and said:

"Lisa, baby girl, I'm so sorry. I miss you, but I know we'll see you again. My love and heart goes out to Riley, Priscilla, Harper, and Finley."

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Many people commented on the post, including Travolta's daughter, Ella. After this tribute, many more began coming in for the star. Leah Remini also shared her feelings about Lisa's death, saying she was heartbroken, but hoped Lisa was at peace with her son, who passed away in 2020.

Singer P!nk shared a throwback photo of herself and Lisa and said that Lisa's death had hurt her. She described Lisa as "one of a kind" before remembering how smart and funny Lisa was during their friendship.

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P!nk noted how much Lisa loved her children and said that she was heartbroken that Lisa's kids had to lose their mother. She finished by saying the world had lost a "rare gem," and she hoped Lisa would rest in peace.

Monica De La Cruz shared a photo of Lisa as a young girl sitting on her father's lap as her mother sat next to them. She believed that Lisa was now with her father and said she was praying for Priscilla and the family.

Leann Rimes also took to Twitter to share a tribute and said their family had suffered too much in the past couple of years. She also believed that Lisa would be in her father's loving embrace now that she had passed.

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Austin Butler, who played Lisa's father in the biopic about his life, also shared his thoughts and feelings on Twitter. He shared behind-the-scenes footage of the film and footage of him and Lisa spending time together.

He set the video to Elvis' rendition of "Unchained Melody" and said that she was loved both by fans of her father and fans of Austin's. He called her loss "devastating" and said he was sending his love to her family.

Fans also shared their feelings about Lisa’s death on social media. One fan shared a photo stating the history of heart disease in the Presley family, and the caption said that Lisa was just 54 when she passed.

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Nicholas Cage, to whom Lisa was married from 2002-2004, also talked about Lisa's death and how it affected him. He shared:

"This is devastating news. Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I've ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken."

Since these tributes were made, Lisa's fans and friends have continued to mention what a light she was in the world and how much she will be missed. There has been no statement from her children yet.

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What Happened to Lisa Marie Before Her Tragic Passing?

After Lisa's ex-husband, Daniel, performed CPR on her and she was rushed to the hospital, she was placed into intensive care. There she got the best care possible until she finally passed away hours after the incident began.

When Lisa arrived at the hospital, she was placed in a medically induced coma and on life support. She was also fitted with a temporary pacemaker. Sources confirmed that her death was not a suicide attempt.

On the morning of the

, Lisa complained of stomach pain that was growing stronger as the day progressed. Shortly after that, she went into full cardiac arrest. Her eldest daughter and mother were by her side as she passed away.

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