Elvis Presley’siconic Memphis, Tenn. mansion,Graceland, will stay in the Presley family.
The King of Rock and Roll’s former home was passed down to his only daughter, Lisa Marie, after he died in 1977. It is now open for avariety of toursand overnight stays.
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According to theofficial website of Graceland, the estate was left to Lisa Marie in trust when she was only nine years old, and the trust officially dissolved upon her 25th birthday in 1993 giving her full ownership of the home. She then formed The Elvis Presley Trust to manage the property alongside her mother,Priscilla Presley, and the National Bank of Commerce.
From L to R: Steve Binder, Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood, Lisa Marie Presley, Baz Luhrmann, Priscilla Presley, Riley Keough, Austin Butler and Finley Aaron Love Lockwood.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
On Thursday, Jan. 12, Lisa Marie wasrushed to the hospital for a possible cardiac arrestand died later that day at 54 years old. Priscilla confirmed her daughter’s death with PEOPLE.
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“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla said in a statement to PEOPLE Thursday evening.
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“She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.”
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On Friday, it was confirmed that she would be laid to rest at Graceland’s Meditation Garden next to her son Benjamin.
“Lisa Marie’s final resting place will be at Graceland, next to her beloved son Ben,” a statement from her daughter Riley Keough’s rep to PEOPLE read.
It is also the final resting place of Elvis, Elvis' mother Gladys Presley, Elvis' father Vernon Presley and Elvis' grandmother Minnie Mae Presley.
source: people.com
