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Pat Boone claims Lisa Presley 'seemed depressed' as her music career was overshadowed by her father

'I felt something. I had, what's the word, ominous feelings about her, and of course it proved to be accurate,' the 88-year-old singer claimed
PUBLISHED FEB 15, 2023
Pat Boone says he had 'ominous feelings about' Lisa Presley before her death (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images and Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Wonderwall)
Pat Boone says he had 'ominous feelings about' Lisa Presley before her death (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images and Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Wonderwall)

CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA: A close friend of the Presley family has shed light on the final days of the late Lisa Marie Presley, who reportedly died of cardiac arrest on January 12. Pat Boone reportedly revealed that the only daughter of the late Elvis Presley was not in a happy state before her demise and the death of her son, Benjamin, was very hard for her to handle.

Speaking with The Sun, Boone shared that he met Lisa and her mother Priscilla Presley at the 45th commemoration of Elvis' death at Graceland in late 2022. He said, “I got to spend time with Lisa Marie and Priscilla. I could tell at that time Lisa Marie seemed down, seemed depressed. I felt something. I had, what's the word, ominous feelings about her, and of course it proved to be accurate.”

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‘We had interesting conversations'

The 88-year-old singer reportedly went on to say at the 30th Annual Movieguide Awards, “I didn't know it was serious enough for me to get involved. We talked, [and] we had interesting conversations. They knew I cared very much for Elvis, we were dear friends, and of course, I cared for them. I think she had a lot of disappointments and then the death of her son. I mean it was just too much.”

(L-R) Lisa Marie Presley and Priscilla Presley attend the Handprint Ceremony honoring Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley And Riley Keough at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 21, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
(L-R) Lisa Marie Presley and Priscilla Presley attend the Handprint Ceremony honoring Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley And Riley Keough at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 21, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Boone suggested that Elvis’ “overwhelming success” also played a part in Lisa’s miseries as he noted, “It can be dangerous, as you try and hang on to that.” He also explained that the ‘You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet’ singer’s work in the music industry often got shadowed because of her father, resulting in her “unfulfilled career hopes and dreams gone sour”.

‘I know he was emotionally ill’

The ‘Don't Forbid Me’ singer drew a parallel between Lisa and her father – “King of Rock and Roll”, as both were said to have struggled with addiction. He told the publication, “I know he was emotionally ill. He was finding it almost impossible to cope with what was demanded of him, which he did not want to keep doing.

Singer Elvis Presley poses for a studio portrait. (Photo by Liaison)
Singer Elvis Presley poses for a studio portrait. (Photo by Liaison)

“If you see the movie [Elvis] you know Tom Parker [his manager] committed him to five more years of something he did not want to keep doing. And it was just too much. Elvis was into uppers and downers, so he could sleep. And that is what took his life I think.”

Following Lisa’s death, her mother issued a statement, saying, “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 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.”

13th February 1968: Elvis and Priscilla Presley with their daughter, Lisa Marie, born on 2nd February. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
13th February 1968: Elvis and Priscilla Presley with their daughter, Lisa Marie, born on 2nd February. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

‘The priority is staying healthy'

While discussing the Presleys, Boone also talked about his health amid growing age. He reportedly said, “The priority is staying healthy. I have never been a smoker, or drinker and love to smoke a pop once in a while, but I do not inhale. I make sure I get the right food groups. “I take a lot of nutrients to keep supplying things that my body may not automatically produce naturally. Mainly, I stay healthy mentally and emotionally. I do not get dragged down by guilt.”

Pat Boone attends The Mulligan movie premiere at Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 on April 05, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for The Mulligan Movie)
Pat Boone attends The Mulligan movie premiere at Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 on April 05, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for The Mulligan Movie)

“A lot of people are in hospital because of either fear and guilt plaguing them. It eats away at their psyches. Mainly spiritual health that I get from the Lord that helps me cope with stress, disappointment and times when I do not get what I want ... knowing that tomorrow something good will happen,” Boone added.

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