Austin Butler has damaged his silence on the passing of Lisa Marie Presley.
The So Lovely singer died unexpectedly on Thursday from cardiac arrest. This was simply two days after she attended the Golden Globes to help Austin and his nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Motion Picture for his portrayal of her father in Baz Luhrmann‘s Elvis. It turned out to be her last public look — and maybe last interview.
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In the course of constructing and selling the movie, Butler received the uncommon likelihood to get to know the Presley household very nicely, and in his first assertion his coronary heart went instantly to Lisa Marie’s youngsters, in addition to her mom Priscilla Presley. He advised NBC News on Friday night:
“My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie. I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared.”
He added:
“Her warmth, her love and her authenticity will always be remembered.”
Such transferring phrases. To be invited right into a household simply as they undergo such a tragedy. Heartbreaking.
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