Michael Lockwood, Lisa Marie Presley’s ex-husband, is making a statement in the wake of her untimely passing. According to People, Priscilla Presley provided confirmation of Lisa Marie’s passing on January 12 by saying, “I have to break the heartbreaking news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has passed away.
I have never met a lady who was as passionate, strong, and loving as she was. We request discretion as we work to process this tragic loss. Thank you for your prayers and kindness. No more commentary will be made at this time.” It’s believed that Lisa Marie had a heart attack.
Between 2006 and 2016, Lisa Marie was wed to Lockwood, her fourth husband, for ten years. During their union, the couple welcomed twin daughters. Lisa Marie had two children from her first marriage to Danny Keough, whom she was married to from 1998 to 1994 before the former pair became parents to Finley and Harper in 2008. Benjamin Keough, who tragically passed away in 2020, and actor Riley Keough were welcomed by Lisa Marie and Danny.
Following the tragic passing of their cherished mother, Lisa Marie, Lockwood is now expressing a heartfelt homage to her and providing an update on their twins.
Following the passing of Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Lockwood made a statement through his lawyer in which he also disclosed who now has custody of their teenage daughters. “Her children needed her, so Michael hoped for a quick and thorough recovery. It’s too bad things didn’t work out that way “According to Entertainment Tonight, the statement said. “Michael’s entire world has been altered. Currently, he is with both of his daughters “He continued by expressing his sympathy to the Presley family.
Lisa Marie was renowned for having a tight relationship with her family, especially with her children. In a 2004 “ABC News” interview, Lisa Marie talked openly about how much she enjoyed being a mother before the arrival of her and Lockwood’s twins. “Having kids makes everything better,” she said (via Elvis.com.au). “Even if you’re an adult, no matter what’s happening, they’re always there, so whatever they’re going through, you go through it with them as well. They serve as your anchor, forcing you to shed your individuality and make everything about them, which is excellent. Oh, everything is wonderful.”
After losing her son Benjamin in 2020, Lisa Marie was distraught and outspoken about her deep sorrow. She posted a heartbreaking essay with People in August 2022 in which she explained that her desire to care for her girls was what drove her to continue living.
Michael Lockwood expressed his hopes that Lisa Marie Presley would survive the medical situation that unfortunately led to her death before her sorrowful passing. Lockwood’s lawyer expressed his worry about what he, Presley, and her girls were going through in a statement that is now even more poignant than it was when it was first released. “As usual, Michael will be OK. The most crucial issue, both now and in the past, has always been Lisa Marie’s recovery and the protection of the kids. They are lovely young ladies who don’t need this in their lives “Us Weekly was informed by Lockwood’s attorney. Michael hopes and prays that she recovers quickly so they can provide for their kids as best they can.
Sadly, despite Lockwood’s words of encouragement for his ex-wife in her hour of need, their relationship didn’t seem to be very cordial after their 2016 divorce. The former marriage had been engaged in a protracted legal dispute over custody of Harper and Finley that had become increasingly ugly. Despite separating way back in 2016, Us Weekly reports that the couple didn’t officially finalize their divorce until May 2021. Lockwood had already thoroughly moved on from their marriage and had even been engaged once again by that point.
The custody dispute between Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Lockwood didn’t seem to be amicable. Harper and Finley’s legal custody was split between the ex-couple after their divorce, yet a source said in January 2020 that Lockwood allegedly had supervised visits three times a week. After seeing how sad Lisa Marie was in the wake of Benjamin Keough’s passing, Lockwood reportedly applied for primary custody of their girls in July of the following year, according to People.
In the midst of their court dispute, it was clear that the ex-couple’s relationship was strained; in fact, a source revealed this tension to The Sun in 2021. After spending years in court with Lisa, Michael is finished, but the final custody order has not yet been signed, and they are still sorting things out, an insider claimed. He has no issue to the split because he is eager to wed Stephanie [Hobgood] and go on with his life. Any notion that he would like to keep them together is absurd. They claimed that Lockwood was allegedly holding off on filing for child support, which is why it took the couple so long to resolve their differences and formally part ways before their divorce was finalized in May 2021. They said, “He wants to put it first, and they are still arguing over possessions, so there are a lot of other factors at work here.”
