Celebrities have rushed to pay tribute to "one of a kind" Lisa Marie Presley following her death on Thursday.
Lisa Marie, the only child of Elvis Presley, died after being transported to hospital earlier that day, her mother has said in a statement. Priscilla Presley said: “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.”
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Her death came just two days after she attended the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, where she was visibly moved upon learning that Austin Butler had won best actor in a drama film for playing her father in the biopic Elvis. She had given interviews on the red carpet, where she told Entertainment Tonight the star's performance had been "mind-blowing".
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were among the famous faces sending their condolences to the family of "gracious" Lisa Marie following her death. Celebrities including Pink and John Travolta have also paid tribute to the US singer-songwriter, describing her as "one of a kind" and "smart as a whip, sensitive, (and) talented".
In an Instagram post on behalf of the couple, Rita Wilson recalled spending time with Presley and her family during the film's promotional tour last year.
She said: "Our hearts are broken with the sudden and shocking passing of Lisa Marie Presley tonight. Tom and I had spent some time with the family during the Elvis movie promotional tour. Lisa Marie was so honest and direct, vulnerable, in a state of anticipation about the movie.
"She spoke so eloquently about her father, what the movie meant to her, that it was a celebration of her dad. She had her gorgeous daughters Finley and Harper with her who made us all laugh."
She added: "Our hearts and our prayers go out to Riley, Harper, Finley , Danny and Priscilla. A mother should never have to lose a child. Lisa Marie lost her precious son Benjamin, Priscilla loses her only daughter. It's too much. Sending love to the family, prayers for peace and strength. Love, Rita and Tom."
John Travolta said his "heart goes out" to Presley's family following the news, writing: "Lisa baby girl, I'm so sorry. I'll miss you but I know I'll see you again. My love and heart goes out to Riley, Priscilla, Harper and Finley."
Marie Osmond said her "heart aches" for Presley's family as well, but was certain that her "reunion" with her father would be "glorious". She tweeted: "It was a great joy when Lisa Marie came to Vegas! My heart aches for Priscilla and Lisa Marie's children this evening.
"While death stings for those of us who are left behind, I'm sure the reunion with her son and dad is glorious. My prayers are with her loved ones."
US rock star Pink said the world had "lost a gem" and praised Presley's love of her children. She said: "Oh, this one hurts my heart. Lisa Marie, you were one of a kind. Funny as s**t, smart as a whip, sensitive, talented, witty, mean, loving, generous, judgmental but always right, loyal, and you adored your children.
"My heart breaks for you and your beautiful family and your children. The world lost a rare gem today. May your soul rest in peace, friend."
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