Travolta, Rita Wilson pay tribute to Lisa Marie Presley

FILE – Riley Keough, left, and her mother Lisa Marie Presley arrive at the 24th Annual ELLE Women Awards in Hollywood on October 16, 2017 in Los Angeles. Presley, singer-songwriter, Elvis’s only descendant and dedicated guardian of her father’s legacy, died on January 12, 2023, after being hospitalized, her mother Priscilla Presley said. She was 54 years old. (Photo Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Reactions to the death of singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 54.

“Lisa, baby, I’m so sorry. I will miss you but I know I will see you again.” — John Travolta on Instagram.

“I am heartbroken by the passing of Lisa Marie Presley. Lisa did not have an easy life, as some might think. May she be at peace, resting now with her son and her father.” —Actress Leah Remini on Instagram.

“Priscilla Presley and the Presley family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie. They are deeply grateful for everyone’s support, love and prayers and ask for privacy at this very difficult time.” — Statement issued by a spokesperson for the family at Graceland.

“Our hearts are broken by the sudden and shocking passing of Lisa Marie Presley tonight. Tom and I spent some time with the family during the promotional tour for the movie ‘Elvis’. Lisa Marie was honest and direct, vulnerable, expectant for the movie. She spoke very eloquently about her father.” — Rita Wilson, actress and wife of one of the “Elvis” stars, Tom Hanks, on Instagram.

“There is anguish and then there is pain. This would be pain and on more levels than I can count. Please send your prayers to the family and children at this difficult time. I really can’t find the words to express how sad this is.” — Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan on Twitter.

“It’s hard to take in when someone so young and full of life dies. I feel so bad for Lisa Marie and wish her daughters and her family the best.” — Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson on Twitter.

“Dear God, #LisaMariePresley has died; I am in shock. So beautiful and only 54 years old; I can’t figure it out.” — Bette Midler via Twitter.

“Lisa Marie Presley… how heartbreaking. I hope she is at peace in the arms of her father. My heart goes out to her family. Too much pain in just a couple of years #riplisamarie #LisaMariePresley.” — Singer LeAnn Rimes on Twitter

“Very sad that we have lost another shining star in Lisa Marie Presley. My condolences to her loved ones and her multitude of supporters.” —Actress Octavia Spencer via Twitter.

“This is horrible news. Everyone is sending their love and prayers to Priscilla and Lisa Marie’s daughters. Give them strength.” — Songwriter Diane Warren on Twitter.

“Rest in peace, Lisa Marie. A sweet and kind soul.” — Actor Cary Elwes on Twitter.

“I had the chance to meet Priscilla Presley when I was on Dancing With the Stars and as a mother I can’t imagine the pain she must be going through with Lisa Marie’s untimely death.” — Actress Marlee Matlin on Twitter.

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