(CNN) — Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, died on Thursday, her mother confirmed in a statement. The singer was 54 years old.
“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,” she said in a statement provided by a representative.
“We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thanks for the love and prayers. There will be no further comment at this time,” she added.
Presley had been rushed to the hospital earlier this Thursday, according to an Entertainment Tonight report citing a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office.
Los Angeles County Fire Department spokeswoman Kaitlyn Aldana told CNN that emergency services responded to a call in the 5000 block of Normandy Dr in Agoura Hills, California at 10:37 a.m. local time. due to cardiac arrest.
Priscilla Presley, mother of Lisa Marie Presley, shared a brief update on her daughter’s health on Thursday afternoon.
“My beloved daughter Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital. She is now receiving the best care. Please keep her and our family in your prayers. We feel everyone’s prayers and ask for privacy during this time,” she wrote in an Instagram post, shared with a photo of the two women.
Presley was seen Tuesday night during the Golden Globe Awards, which she attended with her mother Priscilla to support the Baz Luhrmann film “Elvis” about her late father.
News in development…
