Austin Butler attended the twenty eighth annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, days after the death of Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie Presley.
The “Elvis” star was nominated for Best Actor for her performance in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic, which details the life of the king of rock ‘n’ roll.
Butler mourned the loss of Elvis’ only daughter on Thursday following the death of Lisa Marie at the age of 54.
That is his first public appearance since her death.
“My heart is totally devastated by the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie, Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla,” Butler said in a press release received Friday by Fox News Digital.
“I’m eternally grateful for the time I used to be lucky enough to be near her brilliant light and can all the time cherish the peaceful moments we shared. Her warmth, love and genuineness will all the time be remembered.”
Lisa Marie and her mother Priscilla were in the audience at the eightieth annual Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday. Presley was seen applauding Butler, who won Best Actor in a Drama for his portrayal of her father in the 2022 musical drama Elvis.
Butler used his speech to thank Lisa Marie and Priscilla, who were sitting with his sister Ashley.
“Thanks for opening your hearts, memories and residential to me. Lisa Marie, Priscilla, I like you eternally,” he said. Lisa Marie with tears in her eyes covered her face, patted her heart and applauded.
Luhrmann took to Instagram to share a caption alongside a photograph of Butler sitting next to Lisa Marie.
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“During the last yr, the entire “Elvis” movie family. and I felt the privilege of a pleasant hug from Lisa Marie. Her sudden, shocking loss shocked people around the world. I do know her fans around the world are joining me in sharing prayers of love and support with her mother, Priscilla, and her wonderful daughters Riley, Finley and Harper,” he wrote.
“Lisa Marie, we are going to miss your warmth, your smile, your love.”
Lisa Marie was the only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla and had a half-brother, Navarone Garibaldi, from Priscilla’s 20-year relationship with Marco Garibaldi.
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Elvis has sold over 500 million records worldwide over his decades-long profession and is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the best-selling solo artist of all time.
He has a daughter, Riley Keough, from his first marriage to Danny Keough. She also has twins Harper and Finley with ex-husband Michael Lockwood.
Her son, Benjamin Keough, died by suicide in July 2020 at the age of 27.