They say that reality bends to repetitive thoughts humans have, and this is particularly true in the case of Lisa Marie Presley, who lost her father as a child.
Kids are quite perceptive, and long before the public knew of his drug use, Lisa was already afraid it would lead to his possible demise. Unfortunately, her well wishes were not enough to prevent the tragedy that is Elvis Presley’s death.
Lisa Marie Presley Worried About Her Father
Lisa Marie Presley’s father, Elvis Presley, passed away from complications of drug use in 1977. At the time of his death, she was nine, but she already had fears about losing him. “I was always worried about my dad dying,” Lisa Marie says in her posthumous memoir “From Here to the Great Unknown.”
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She recalled how she would see him in some of his drug dazes. In some, he was barely conscious, and in others, he would be passed out, inciting fear in her young mind that those substances would be the death of him.
In her memoir, Lisa reveals how she once found herself writing a poem with the line, “I hope my daddy doesn’t die.” Unfortunately, against the better wishes of her and millions of Elvis Presley’s fans all over the world, the icon did die, and the world had to make do with the legacy he left behind.
Sadly, Lisa picked up on his habit of substance abuse, and for years after his demise, she also went down that road.
Lisa Marie Presley Had a Rebellious Phase That Ended With Motherhood
People deal with loss in various ways. Some pick healthy ways to cope with it, but others, like Lisa Marie Presley, make the mistake of choosing unhealthy coping mechanisms. For years after her father died from complications caused by drug abuse, Lisa also found herself doing drugs.
She may have ended up like her father if she had never met and married her first husband, Danny Keough, and given birth to Riley at 21. “I fell in love with being a mom. I realized I had been called to care for something else,” Lisa Marie writes in the book.
Sadly, her marriage to Danny ended in 1994, but according to the memoir, they remained cordial friends, and he served as an anchor for her and their children.
“My father was always my mom’s greatest protector and best friend,” Riley told PEOPLE in an email interview. “I think their relationship was incredibly unique, and I’m so grateful to have been a witness to the unconditional love they had for one another.”
How Did Lisa Marie Presley Die?
Reports claim Lisa Marie Presley died from a small bowel obstruction. The obstruction was caused by complications from a bariatric surgery she had several years prior.
She died on January 12, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, after experiencing cardiac arrest at her home and was transported to the hospital, where she later died.
What Happened Between Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson?
Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson were a married couple from May 1994 until January 1996. The pair initially met in 1975 but nothing major happened between them until 1992. Two years later in 1994, they were married.
They went their separate ways in 1996, citing irreconcilable differences. But they kept seeing each other on and off for four years after. Until she died, Lisa often said that their love was genuine. This is despite all the ups and downs they endured, which included battling rumors Michael Jackson was a pedophile.
Did Lisa Marie Presley Have a Child With Michael Jackson?
Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson did not have any children together while they were married. Reports claim this was intentional, especially on Lisa’s part. She did not want to have children with the pop icon because she already had kids from her previous marriage.
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What Was Lisa Marie Presley’s Net Worth When She Died?
Lisa Marie Presley’s net worth at the time of her death was about $16 million. This is considerably less than the $100 million estate she inherited after her father’s demise. However, that is because she sold 85% of the estate in 2004. Her financial standing was also affected by the debts and legal issues she faced throughout her life.
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