Austin Butler has paid tribute to Lisa Marie Presley following her sudden demise.
Lisa Marie, the one daughter of the late rock ’n’ roll icon Elvis Presley, died on January 12 after struggling cardiac arrest on the age of 54.
The star was mother to 33-year-old Riley Keough and 14-year-old twins Harper and Finley, in addition to Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide in 2020.
Lisa Marie’s mom, Priscilla Presley, and the Presley household mentioned they have been “shocked and devastated” by the sudden demise in an announcement to BuzzFeed Information.
“They’re profoundly grateful for the assist, love and prayers of everybody, and ask for privateness throughout this very tough time,” the assertion added.
Austin, who portrayed Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s critically acclaimed biopic final 12 months, shaped an in depth relationship with Lisa Marie after starring within the movie.
“It’s nearly as if he channeled him. He put every little thing he had, his coronary heart, his soul, every little thing he had into researching, studying, watching, studying. He honored him in each manner potential,” Lisa Marie mentioned in Leisure Weekly’s particular concerning the making of Elvis final 12 months.
She even ended up declaring that Austin completely deserves to win an Oscar for his portrayal of the late icon, writing on Instagram final Might: “In my humble opinion, his efficiency is unprecedented and FINALLY executed precisely and respectfully.”
“You possibly can really feel and witness Baz’s pure love, care, and respect for my father all through this stunning movie, and it’s lastly one thing that myself and my youngsters and their youngsters may be pleased with without end,” she went on.
Now, sharing his first assertion on Lisa Marie’s tragic demise, Austin revealed to Folks and Selection, by a consultant, that his coronary heart is “utterly shattered.”
“My coronary heart is totally shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper, and Priscilla on the tragic and sudden lack of Lisa Marie,” a rep for Austin mentioned.
“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,” he went on.
“Her heat, her love and her authenticity will at all times be remembered,” he added.
Simply days earlier than her demise, Austin and Lisa Marie have been pictured collectively on the Golden Globes, throughout which the previous received an award for Finest Actor in a Drama Movement Image.
As he accepted the accolade on stage, Austin devoted a part of his speech to Lisa Marie and Priscilla, with the digicam panning in the direction of the pair as they cheered him on from the viewers.
“I additionally wish to thank our unimaginable producers and Warner Bros and the Presley household,” Austin mentioned. “Thanks guys, thanks for opening your hearts, your reminiscences, your property to me.”
“Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I like you without end,” he added.
Equally, Lisa Marie spoke extremely of Austin throughout an interview with Entry Hollywood on the purple carpet that very evening.
“He is such a sweetheart — an genuine, true sweetheart,” she mentioned. “And simply nearly as good off-screen as he’s on display screen.”
