Elvis Presley’s demise at just 42 did come as a shock to his beloved fans. Some still believe that he might be alive or that he faked his death! Shutting down the baseless rumors, Presley’s ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, 80, debunked the statements, saying (via People),
There’s been so much that’s untruthful out there — things like Elvis is still alive and hidden somewhere. I wish he was still alive.
Though divorced, Priscilla Presley had a special place in her heart for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and his death left her in shock. The two were married from 1967 to 1973. Elvis and Priscilla Presley shared a daughter named Lisa Marie Presley, who tragically passed away on January 12, 2023, at the age of 54.
Priscilla Presley Reveals Hard-Hitting Truths of Life After Elvis Presley in Her Memoir
In her second memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis (which will release on September 23, 2025), Priscilla Presley reveals her volatile marriage with Elvis Presley and her daughter’s life with her ex-husband, Michael Jackson.
She revealed (via The Sun) that there was one time when Elvis Presley rang her at 2 in the night. Recalling that she was with Robert Kardashian at that moment, Priscilla Presley said that,
He’d [Elvis] have gone ballistic, maybe literally, if he’d known Robert was in my bedroom.
Presley also revealed that the Marguerita singer carried a loaded gun, at times even more than one. The revelations come as a shock to the fans, who might not have even guessed such facts about the rock ‘n’ roll idol.
In her memoir, Priscilla Presley also reflects on the tragic death of her daughter, Lisa-Marie. She reveals that the Billie Jean singer’s relationship with Lisa-Marie may have been influenced by a desire to connect with the Presley legacy.
Priscilla Presley details taking Lisa Marie off life support: ‘Second saddest day of my life’ https://t.co/d7DiU3n3pO pic.twitter.com/DDZ9GGwOQx
Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s Relationship Through the Years
Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s relationship dates back to the time when the young Priscilla Beaulieu met the 24-year-old Elvis Presley in 1959 at a party in West Germany. Priscilla Presley was just 14 at that time.
Before this meeting, Elvis Presley was already a star. When she was 11 years old, Priscilla Presley heard his first record at an Air Force base in Austin, Texas, and was instantly drawn to the singer’s voice.
Talking about the same, Priscilla Presley spoke about her early memories of Elvis with TODAY, saying,
Everyone had a crush on him. They’re still having crushes on him. He was truly beautiful. He woke up beautiful. I used to stare at him. I used to look at him and go, ‘Oh my gosh.’
Priscilla Presley even recalled how the Hound Dog singer met her parents, who interfered with their relationship. Priscilla Presley even relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, for her education so that she could also be with Presley.
As the charmer he was, he took her parents in faith, leading up to the relationship that soon turned into a marriage in 1967. Just nine months into the marriage, the couple was expecting their first child.
1 May 1967. Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu, at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, USA. Priscilla first met Elvis in 1959, when she was only 14. At that time, Elvis was serving in the US Army in Germany. The marriage only lasted until 1973. pic.twitter.com/3vqQheu9C9
Things went south after this. Presley recalled how Elvis Presley struggled to process fatherhood, which strained their relationship. Eventually, the two went their separate ways as tension escalated.
Elvis Presley did not remarry (he remained engaged), and Priscilla Presley no longer felt the need to pursue another marriage. Even after their divorce, the two maintained a close, friendly relationship.
There have been documentaries and films on the life of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, which moved both his ex-wife and their daughter to tears.
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