Lisa Marie Presley's Graceland funeral was star-studded as the one daughter of the late Elvis was laid to relaxation subsequent to her father and late son Ben.
Austin Butler, 31, was one of many many stars in attendance on the funeral of Lisa Marie Presley. The Elvis actor appeared sombre as he paid respects to the late Elvis Presley‘s solely baby as she was laid to relaxation on the household’s historic house in Memphis, TN at Graceland with girlfriend Kaia Gerber by his facet. Kaia, 21, wore sun shades she supportively held Austin’s hand arriving at Graceland.
Different stars in attendance included Priscilla’s shut good friend Sarah Ferguson. Duchess of York and To Whom It Could Concern singer turned shut pals when Lisa lived in Sussex, England, along with her ex-husband Michael Lockwood. Sarah additionally spoke on the service, calling Lisa Marie her “sissy” as she mentioned she was honored to be there. “I stand right here with nice honor as a result of we known as one another sissy…and I stand right here with nice honor,” she mentioned to the viewers earlier than quoting the late Queen Elizabeth.
“My late mom in legislation as soon as mentioned that nothing can take away the anguish and ache of those moments as a result of grief is the value we pay for love,” she mentioned. “We take a look at Priscilla as a mom to Lisa Marie. We glance to Lisa Marie, and say, you misplaced a son [Benjamin]. Moms shedding kids – there aren't any phrases for it,” Sarah, Duchess of York, went on.
“As we speak we discuss motion and motion is the way in which we are able to go ahead. For Riley, Harper and Finley, and for all the household, we march ahead in assist of you – all of us are with you and we are going to make it easier to as greatest we are able to – should you put out your hand you'll be there,” she additionally mentioned throughout her transient speech.
Forward of the service, Austin — who had frolicked with Lisa and her mom Priscilla Presley simply two days forward of her passing. The Disney Channel alum was additionally the large winner of the night, successful Greatest Actor in a Drama Movement Image for the Baz Luhrmann directed movie. As a part of his course of to organize for the half, he frolicked at Graceland with Lisa and Priscilla, even having the chance to play one in every of Elvis’ guitars. By way of his time on the house and finding out the lifetime of Elvis, he developed a bond with Lisa Marie and her household.
The actor, who hails from Anaheim, was heartbroken after her dying. “My coronary heart is totally shattered for [her children] Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla on the tragic and surprising lack of Lisa Marie,” a consultant for Austin advised HollywoodLife. “I'm eternally grateful for the time I used to be fortunate sufficient to be close to her brilliant gentle and can without end cherish the quiet moments we shared. Her heat, her love and her authenticity will all the time be remembered,” he additionally mentioned.
Lisa sadly handed away on the age of 54 January 12, 2023, after struggling cardiac arrest at her Calabasas, California house. After being administered CPR, she was then taken to West Hills hospital the place she was declared mind useless. She handed away after experiencing a second coronary heart assault, which occurred after the household had signed a Do Not Resuscitate kind.