VIDEO – Priscilla Presley read a poem written by her three granddaughters, paying tribute to the “superhero” that was her daughter Lisa Marie. A speech during which he could not hide his grief.
Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley’s mother, couldn’t hold back tears Sunday, Jan. 22, during her daughter’s funeral at Elvis Presley’s Graceland estate in Memphis. The former wife of the king, now 77, paid a moving tribute to the late singer at a memorial service open to the public. In a speech spread by the American media Page six he read a poem called “The Old Soul” (Old Soul, Editor’s Note), was written by Lisa Marie’s three daughters, Riley, 33, and twins Harper and Finley, 14.
This touching text gives thanks to the woman who was their mother and reviews a life of trials. “I didn’t know how to tell my mother. The truth is, there are too many. Lisa Marie Presley was an icon, like a superhero to many people around the world. But Mom was my icon, my role model, my superhero in more ways than one. Even now I can’t figure out what there is to understand or know about him. But he always said: “I’ll do my best.”
Priscilla paused for a moment, struggling to hold back tears. He then spoke about the suicide of Lisa Marie’s son, Benjamin Keough, who disappeared aged 27 in July 2020, leaving his mother “heartbroken”, borrowing from “survivor’s guilt”.
“In 1968, he entered our world. Born tired, fragile, but strong. He was gentle, but full of life. He always knew he wouldn’t be here for long. Childhood passes by the twinkle in his green eye. He then started his own family. Then came her second child, leaving her with doubts. Could it be the angel bringing me home? Now she is home where she always belonged, but my heart misses her love. He knew I loved him. I’m afraid I’ll never touch him. But the old soul is still with me. He’s not leaving. That says it all»he concluded.
Priscilla Presley then thanked everyone who came to attend this tribute. We can mention the presence of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and singer Alanis Morissette. Elvis Presley’s only daughter died at the age of 54 after suffering two heart attacks on January 12 at her home in Calabasas, California.
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Source: Le Figaro
