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Lisa Marie Presley only knew her father Elvis Presley for the first nine years of her life, but had many precious times with him at Graceland.
Since her tragic death at just 54 in January, The King’s daughter has been buried in the Meditation Garden opposite his final resting place outside the Memphis mansion.
At Elvis Week 2023, fans attended a special event called A Celebration of Lisa Marie Presley.
The King’s former girlfriend Linda Thompson, who lived with him and Lisa Marie at Graceland from 1972-6, was part of the panel and shared some touching memories of the love between the late father and daughter.
The 73-year-old began by sharing how Lisa Marie felt so connected to Graceland during her life because of her daddy, saying: “When she was there she felt his presence as we all do.”
Linda pointed out how during interviews over the years, Lisa Marie described herself as “a terror” bossing everyone around Graceland while her father slept during the day.
However, The King’s old flame said: “I never experienced that. For me, she was a blonde cherub; a little angel. She was always very loving.”
She then went on to describe the incredible love that The King had for his daughter and how the two were so similar.
Linda said: “Elvis loved her immeasurably and showed that love. He demonstrated that love to her very generously. He was very attentive and very tuned into her… The body may be gone, but the love is forever… Lisa Marie Presley was absolutely the love of Elvis’ life.”
Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling recalled how The King once drove him in their pyjamas on a golf cart out onto the road outside Graceland called Elvis Presley Boulevard.
Asking Elvis why he was doing this, the star replied: “What the hell, this is my boulevard!” This was said to be the “dangerous side” that Lisa Marie shared with her father as she would often crash golf carts on the property, one time even nipping her father’s Stutz.
