Austin Butler’s Golden Globes tribute to Lisa Marie Presley goes viral in wake of her death
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Austin Butler’s emotional tribute to Lisa Marie Presley has gone viral in the wake of the singer’s shocking death from cardiac arrest at age 54.
During Tuesday night’s Golden Globes ceremony, the 31-year-old actor won Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his starring role in the Elvis biopic.
The award winner, who had spent time with Elvis’s daughter Lisa Marie and his wife Priscilla to play the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, was quick to thank them in his acceptance speech.
Days before: Austin Butler’s emotional tribute to Lisa Marie Presley at the Golden Globes has gone viral after the singer’s death from cardiac arrest
The touching tribute saw Austin promise love the ladies ‘forever’.
As the women broke down in tears, Austin said, “I also want to thank our amazing producers and Warner Bros and the Presley family.”
‘Thank you guys, thank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me. Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever.
The video of the speech has now gone viral on Twitter, with grieving fans noting the meaning of his words now.
One wrote: “If you haven’t seen Austin Butler thanking Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley two days ago look how special this is now…RIP Lisa Marie.”
Emotional: During Tuesday night’s Golden Globes ceremony, Lisa Marie Presley (left) and her mother Priscilla broke down in tears when Austin thanked them in his acceptance speech.
“Austin Butler thanking Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley two days ago is more powerful now…RIP Lisa Marie Presley,” another wrote.
Among other tributes, one fan wrote: ‘Wow. For Lisa Marie Presley and Priscilla to watch Austin Butler take home a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Elvis, and for Elvis’s daughter, Lisa Marie, to die two days later is chilling.”
“Remembering #LisaMariePresley…just two days ago when Austin Butler thanked Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley at the Golden Globes, that moment is even more powerful today #RIPLisaMarie,” another wrote.
Heartwarming tribute: Video of the speech has now gone viral on Twitter, with grieving fans noting the meaning of Butler’s words now
As seen on screen: The award winner had spent time with Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie and his wife Priscilla to play the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the biopic.
Lisa Marie and Priscilla had accompanied Austin on much of Elvis’s publicity tour and the trio had become close during the filming of the biopic.
After seeing Elvis, Priscilla was enthralled by Baz Luhrmann’s vision and Austin’s performance as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, to whom she had been married for just over six years.
The film chronicles the life and career of Elvis from his early days as a boy growing up in Mississippi to his rise as a rock ‘n’ roll icon and movie star, along with his complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. .
Fantastic trio: Lisa Marie and Priscilla had accompanied Austin on much of Elvis’ publicity tour and the trio had gotten close during the filming of the biopic (pictured at the Golden Globes)
Lisa Marie died at the age of 54 on Thursday, hours after going into cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California.
She had been rushed to a hospital in critical condition and was said to be in a coma following “complete cardiac arrest” shortly after she complained of stomach pains, according to TMZ.
Priscilla, who was at her daughter’s side, said in a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us.
“She was the most passionate, strong, loving woman I have ever met. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thanks for the love and prayers. There will be no further comments at this time.
Sources told TMZ that the housekeeper found Lisa Marie unconscious in her bedroom and that her ex-husband, Danny Keough, who she has been living with, performed CPR until paramedics arrived at the home.
Lisa Marie’s life was tumultuous, with five stints in rehab for cocaine and opiate abuse, four failed marriages, losing her son to suicide, and a fierce custody battle over her twin girls with an ex-husband she falsely accused of having pornography. childish.
Troubled: Lisa Marie’s life was tumultuous with five stints in rehab, four failed marriages, losing her son to suicide and a fierce custody battle for her twin girls with an ex-husband (pictured Jan. 10)