Priscilla Presley thanks supporters for their ‘love’ during ‘difficult time’

Following the sudden death of her daughter and after bidding her farewell at a recent memorial service, Priscilla Presley has thanked supporters for their condolences.

Lisa Marie Presley passed away on Thursday, January 12 after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.

According to TMZ, Lisa Marie was taken to hospital where Priscilla rushed to be by her side.

Priscilla later announced the news of her daughter’s “devastating” death in a statement, while thanking the public for their “love and prayers”.

“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” she said.

“She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.”

In her first tweet since announcing her daughter’s death, the 77 year old ex-wife of Elvis expressed her gratitude for those who had sent messages of support during what is surely a difficult time.

Thank you all for your condolences, you have touched me with your words. It has been a very difficult time but just knowing your love is out there makes a difference.

— Priscilla Presley (@Cilla_Presley) January 24, 2023

Priscilla’s message of thanks were quickly met with further messages of love and support, many offering their prayers from around the world.

You are going through the worst possible thing a mother could ever deal with. I send the Love of God, healing and prayers to you as does the world it seems. I pray you can take some comfort in that, but I know the pain ensures. @Cilla_Presley @ElvisPresley @JoelOsteen

— Tonja Walker (@TonjaWalker) January 24, 2023

I can’t imagine the pain and loss you feel but know you are loved around the world and we send it every day x

— edith bowman (@edibow) January 24, 2023

❤️????????❤️???????? Still can’t believe it. We are all thinking of you and the entire family.

— Norman D. Golden ll (@NormanGoldenll) January 24, 2023

Our hearts and prayers go out for you. I loved Lisa Marie’s posts and her openness about grief. Such a beautiful sweet woman. She made a huge impact and I am grateful. God Bless you and your family.

— NavyWife (@NavyWifeAL1) January 25, 2023

I’m sorry for your loss. I want you to find peace and be happy. I visited Graceland in the 1980’s. The first thing I noticed was a large portrait of you, as I walked through the door. You were loved then and you are loved now.

— WendyFrancesMilone (@WendyMilone) January 25, 2023

I thought the service for Lisa Marie was so meaningful and touching and special. I pray that brings comfort. It just couldn’t have been any more fitting or beautiful. Lisa Marie was truly loved and admired. You raised an amazing woman and mother. God be with you all.

— Gretchen Keskeys (@gretchenkeskeys) January 24, 2023

Lisa Marie was recently farewelled during a memorial service on Sunday, January 22 at Graceland.

As mourners gathered, a sorrowful Priscilla took the stage to read remarks on behalf of her granddaughter, Riley Keough, and deliver a poem in tribute to her late daughter.

“I’m going to read something that my granddaughter wrote for all of you, and this says it all,” Priscilla began.

“‘I have no idea how to put my mother into words. Truth is, there are too many.’

“‘Lisa Marie Presley was an icon, a role model, a superhero to many people all over the world, but Mama was my icon, my role model, my superhero – in much more ways than one’

“‘Even now, I can’t get across everything there is to be understood or known about her, but as she always said, ‘I’ll do my best.’”

Priscilla then read from a poem titled The Old Soul, which was written about Lisa Marie’s life.

“That says it all, and thank you all for being here… Our heart is broken. Lisa, we all love you,” Priscilla concluded.

Lisa Marie is survived by her mother, her three daughters and half-brother, Navarone Garibaldi.