Priscilla Presley has never been one to fade from the headlines. At 80, she continues to navigate a world of constant attention, from courtroom battles to family drama. But recent events suggest there’s more than meets the eye, hinting at layers of grief, controversy, and unresolved questions that many fans may not fully understand.
Her latest book, Softly, as I Leave You: Life After Elvis, set to release on September 23, dives deep into her most personal and painful memories. Priscilla Presley reflects on decades of loss, including the devastating death of her daughter Lisa Marie Presley.
Lisa Marie, who passed away in 2023 at just 54, suffered cardiac arrest linked to complications from bariatric surgery. Priscilla recounts the agonizing hours in the hospital, knowing the moment she stepped into the room that her daughter’s life was slipping away, according to The Sun.
Priscilla Presley details the events of the day and how she was forced to make a heartbreaking decision, no mother should ever have to make. She describes falling, sobbing uncontrollably, and struggling to even say goodbye as life support was removed.
“I asked the doctor, What kind of life will she have if we keep her on that machine? He looked at me with compassion and shook his head, saying, No quality of life at all.
“I said what I had to. Take her off the machine, Doctor.”
Timing Of Priscilla Presley’s Book Raises Suspicion
Meanwhile, Priscilla finds herself facing a $50 million countersuit from former business partners Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, who claim she refused to pay them. Allegations suggest her influence over the Presley family extended far beyond business.
Many are raising questions about her role in controlling Elvis Presley‘s earnings and Lisa Marie’s inheritance. Some critics even hint at darker possibilities surrounding the deaths of both Elvis and Lisa Marie, though nothing has been proven.
The release of her memoir amid these accusations has raised eyebrows. Is it coincidental timing? Or could it be a strategic move to shape the narrative of the Presley legacy one last time? Fans and critics alike are left questioning whether Priscilla’s account is a cathartic reflection. Or a calculated effort to assert control over the story of her family’s fortune and secrets.
Regardless of intent, the book and the lawsuit cast a shadow over Priscilla’s public image and the Presley family’s history. She may be the only one who knows the full truth about what really happened in their lives. And if that is the case, the family’s most guarded and haunting secrets may remain locked behind her words. But perhaps still only partially understood.
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