Lisa Marie Presley’s ex-husband Michael Lockwood reacted to her death

Thinking about your family. Ex-husband of Lisa Marie Presley Michael Lockwood spoke out after the news of her death on Thursday, January 12.

“Michael hoped for a speedy and complete recovery, because the children needed her,” said the lawyer of the 61-year-old woman. Joe Yannisaid in a statement for Entertainment tonight after the death of the singer. “It’s a pity that it didn’t work out that way. Michael’s world has been turned upside down. Now he is with both daughters.

Yanni added that Lockwood prays with Lisa Marie’s family.

Mother of the late singer Priscilla Presley, confirmed the news of the death of her only child and Elvis Presley. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the terrible news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” said the 77-year-old New York native. People. “She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this deep loss. Thanks for the love and prayers. There will be no further comment at this time.”

On the same day, Us weekly confirmed that Lisa Marie was taken to the hospital after cardiac arrest.

“Michael hopes and prays that she gets better as soon as possible so they can do the best for their children.” Yanni said Us in a statement at the time.

The Tennessee native married a guitarist in 2006. They worked together on her song “Now What”. In 2008, the couple had twin daughters Harper and Finlay. After 10 years of marriage, Lisa-Marie filed for divorce, and a lengthy custody battle began between them.

“Michael will be fine, as always. The most important thing at all times and now is that Lisa Marie is getting better and that children don’t suffer as a result of it,” Yanni added in a statement Thursday ahead of Lisa Marie’s death, revealing that While the village sleeps the composer currently has custody of his 11-year-old children. “They are beautiful little girls and don’t need that in their lives.”

Lisa Marie was previously married to Danny KeoughMichael Jackson and Nicolas Cage. She also shared her daughter Riley Keough with Danny. Her son Benjamin Keough tragically died by suicide in 2020.

Two days before her death, Lisa Marie attended the Golden Globes to show her support. Baz LuhrmannX Elvis biopic that was nominated for three awards. Austin Butlerwho played the late crooner from The Hound Dog, won Best Actor in a Drama Film.

During his speech, he thanked Lisa Marie and Priscilla for supporting the film. “Thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me,” Butler said on Tuesday, January 10. “Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever.”