Lisa Marie tragically died on January 12 at the age of 54 as a result of a cardiac arrest. Just a few days later, a swathe of famous faces attender her memorial service including Austin Butler and his girlfriend, Kaia Gerber.
Two days prior to the announcement of the 2023 Oscar nominations, Butler was one of many who attended Lisa Marie's memorial at Graceland.
'My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie,' Butler said. 'I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared.
Axl Rose and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York were among a host of celebrities who turned out to honor Lisa Marie Presley at her memorial service, held at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Sunday.
Did Ginger Alden Attend Elvis' Funeral? Yes. As his fiancée at the time, it is believed that Ginger Alden was present for Elvis' funeral. Following the funeral, however, she was reportedly banned from Graceland by Presley's family and had to receive permission to visit his grave.
After Presley's death, his uncle Vester explained to the press that the family was “not interested in her” because “she took advantage of Elvis' name”. He even went as far as to say: “Ginger Alden is dead now as far as the family is concerned. We don't even recognise her as a human being.”
Among those who participated in the public memorial service at Elvis Presley's mansion in Memphis, Tenn., were musicians Billy Corgan, Alanis Morissette and Axl Rose, as well as Priscilla Presley.
The Duchess of York spoke at Presley's Graceland memorial service. Sarah Ferguson traveled to Graceland to speak at the memorial for her late friend, Lisa Marie Presley. "I stand here with great honor because we called each other 'sissy,' and I've been with you all for all your lives really," the Duchess of York said.
Sarah Ferguson was one of the high-profile mourners at Lisa Marie Presley's funeral in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday. Sarah, Duchess of York not only attended the moving ceremony, but also spoke to the crowd about her late friend, who she called "Sissy".
The documents outline how the estate will be split between Lisa Marie's family members and specify that Priscilla will be buried at Graceland as near as possible to Elvis, her ex-husband.
After her parents' divorce in 1973, Lisa Marie moved with her mom to L.A. but regularly visited her dad. "She ruled Graceland at 6, 7 years old," remembers talent manager Jerry Schilling, a member of Elvis' "Memphis Mafia." "Elvis spoiled her. He used to say, 'Look, I don't want to hoard up this money.'
Lisa Marie claimed in court documents that she only received "a monthly salary of $4,361 from her father Elvis Presley's estate, as well as $100,000 in dividends and interest from investments." While an income of around $1.25 million per year may seem like a lot, it clearly wasn't enough to pay off her debts.
Baz Luhrmann, the director of the 2022 biopic “Elvis,” attended the ceremony with his wife, the designer Catherine Martin. He and Ms. Presley appeared together on Jan.
Seems like a lot considering he “only” got paid $700,000 for his most famous role—but this could have something to do with the fact that he's starring in the upcoming Dune 2 and presumably commanded a pretty high post-Elvis paycheck. Either way, expect Austin to stay humble.
Schilling and about 100 other family members and friends — Priscilla Presley; Lisa Marie's children, actress Riley Keough, and the 14-year-old twins, Harper and Finley; former husband Danny Keough; Baz Luhrmann and Austin Butler, the director and star of the movie, "Elvis"; Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland and Congressman ...
Axl Rose, the lead singer of Guns N' Roses and a native of Lafayette, performed at the funeral of Lisa Marie Presley Sunday. Performing during the services held at Graceland, the iconic Memphis, Tenn., home of her father, Elvis Presley, Rose played the band's song, "November Rain" on a piano.
The memorial service took place on the front lawn of the Presley family's Graceland home and museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Rose began his tribute performance with a eulogy for his late friend. “I do know Lisa loved her family very much, and was fiercely protective of her father and his legacy”, he said.
Among those who spoke during the service were Lisa Marie's mother, actor Priscilla Presley; Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York; Jerry Schilling, a close friend of Elvis; and former Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, who called Lisa Marie's parents Memphis' royal couple and a "conduit to the throne, the keeper of the flame."
The AP reported that Elvis Presley was “near hysteria” at his mother's funeral services yesterday. Elvis, 23, and his father, Vernon, 48, “wept throughout the service” at National Funeral Home in Memphis.
Royal friends
Sarah, Duchess of York, then took to the stand, speaking about the Queen in her tribute and offering her support to the late singer's children. She said: "We need to stoke our flames within to celebrate extraordinary Lisa Marie. I stand here with great honour, because we called each other Sissie.
Priscilla Presley and granddaughter Riley Keough reach Graceland settlement.
Priscilla appears to not understand the depths of what Walter was implying — that she was groomed. She said that she was rebellious and Elvis was “charming” and really won over the likes of her parents, even if it meant missing days of school to travel and see him.
Priscilla added, “We truly love all of you, and we feel your prayers,” she said. “Thank you so much for caring so deeply for our family.” At Lisa Marie's funeral, both Priscilla and Riley Keough shared emotional tributes to the singer who died at age 54 after being treated for cardiac arrest at her Calabasas home.