Priscilla Presley thanks fans for their support after the death of her daughter Lisa Marie: “A dark and difficult journey”

Priscilla Presley has expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of support she has received since the death of her daughter Lisa Marie two weeks ago.

The 77-year-old actress took to Twitter on Thursday to thank her fans and show solidarity with other parents who have lost children.

“TO YOU, I am truly overwhelmed by your words, prayers, love and support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for trying to help me through this loss. Every parent who has lost a daughter or son knows what dark and arduous journey it is,” Priscilla wrote.

The “Dallas” alum previously thanked his supporters the day after Lisa Marie’s public memorial on Sunday.

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The musician, who died on January 12 at the age of 54, was buried at Graceland alongside her father, Elvis, and son, Benjamin Keough.

“Thank you all for your condolences, you touched me with your words,” Priscilla wrote on Twitter.

“It’s been a very difficult time, but just knowing your love is out there makes a difference.”

Lisa Marie’s body was examined by the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner on January 14, and the cause of death has been reported, Fox News Digital previously confirmed.

Deferred means that “following an autopsy, the cause of death has not been determined and the medical examiner is requesting a further investigation into the death, including additional studies,” said Sarah Ardalani, public information officer , to Fox News Digital.

“Once the tests/studies come back, the doctor assesses the case again and determines the cause of death.”

The singer was pronounced dead on January 12 at 5:08 p.m. at West Hills Hospital in Los Angeles.

She was rushed to hospital after sheriff’s deputies responded to a “breathless call” from the musician’s home in Calabasas. Her mother was then seen entering the emergency room shortly after Lisa Marie arrived at the medical center.

The only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla is survived by his mother and three daughters – Riley, Harper Vivienne and Finley.

“Priscilla Presley and the Presley family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie. They are deeply grateful for everyone’s support, love and prayers and ask for privacy during this very difficult time” , Priscilla’s rep said in a statement. statement to Fox News Digital.

The musician, who died on January 12 at the age of 54, was buried at Graceland alongside her father, Elvis, and son, Benjamin Keough.
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Priscilla gave a moving speech while honoring her daughter at her memorial service.

Matriarch Presley read a note “my granddaughter wanted me to read you all”. The letter described how Lisa Marie was “an icon” to her child.

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“‘I don’t know how to put words to my mother,'” Priscilla read. “‘The truth is, there are too many. Lisa Marie Presley was an icon, a role model, a superhero to a lot of people all over the world, but mom was my icon, my role model, my superhero – in more ways than one.. Even now, I can’t get across everything there is to understand or know about her, but as she always said, “I’ll do my best”.

Priscilla then read a poem called “The Old Soul”, written about the life of Lisa Marie.

Priscilla gave a moving speech while honoring her daughter at her memorial service.
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“‘In 1968 she came into our world, born tired, frail, but strong. She was delicate, but full of life. She always knew she wouldn’t stay here too long,'” Priscilla said as she read. the poem. “‘Childhood passes, with a glimpse of her green eye, she then started a family of her own. Then came her second child, leaving her with suspicion – could this be the angel bringing me home?’

“‘Time, of course, flew by. It was the hour of tragedy. She knew the end was near. Survivor’s guilt, some would say, but a broken heart was the cause of her death. she always belonged, but my heart misses her love.'”

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Priscilla cried and gasped.

“‘She knew I loved her. I’m afraid I’ll never touch her,'” the 77-year-old said. “‘But the old soul is still with me. It doesn’t drift over.’ That says it all, and thank you all for being here…. Our hearts are broken Lisa, we all love you.

Fox News Digital’s Lauryn Overhultz and Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this report.