In one of the most emotional moments of her life, Priscilla Presley recounted deciding to remove her daughter Lisa Marie Presley from life support after suffering cardiac arrest in 2023. The grief-stricken mother shared her story publicly, detailing the heartbreak and complex realities of such a decision.
Lisa Marie, Elvis Presley’s only child, was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital after being found unresponsive at home. Priscilla described the long hours of watching over her daughter as machines sustained her breathing, hoping for signs of improvement.
Doctors informed Priscilla that Lisa Marie had very little brain activity, and any continued life support would likely result in a vegetative state devoid of meaningful interaction. In her memoir Softly, as I Leave You, Priscilla described envisioning a future where her “wild and passionate” daughter would be trapped without quality of life.
With heavy heart, Priscilla authorized the removal of life support, recounting the agony of the final moments and the overwhelming sorrow that followed.
Legal disputes have since emerged, with former business partners accusing Priscilla of prematurely ending Lisa Marie’s life support for financial gain. Priscilla’s defender fiercely denies these claims.
This intimate revelation sheds light on the poignant realities of loving beyond loss and the difficult choices affected families face.
