‘We Will Miss Your Warmth’
“Elvis” director Baz Luhrmann It has been a tribute to Lisa Marie PresleyElvis Presley’s only child, he was the music producer and singer. died on Thursday After experiencing cardiac arrest at age 54, he died.
“Over the last year, the entire Elvis movie family and I have felt the privilege of Lisa Marie’s kind embrace,” Luhrmann wrote on Instagram next to a photo of Presley and Austin Butler, who portrayed the King of Rock ‘n Roll in the movie. “Her sudden, shocking loss has devastated people all around the world. I know that her fans around the world joined me in sending prayers of support and love to her mother, Priscilla and her three wonderful daughters Riley, Finley, and Harper. Lisa Marie, we will miss your warmth, your smile, your love.”
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Luhrmann and Presley were just together on Tuesday night at the Golden Globes, where Austin Butler took home the award for best actor in a motion picture drama for his performance in “Elvis.” They also attended a pre-Globes party on Sunday, where they celebrated what would have been Elvis’ 88th birthday.
“I am so overwhelmed by this film and the effect that it’s had and what Austin’s done. I’m so proud. I know that my father would also be very proud,” Lisa Marie said at the event.
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