Austin ButlerandElvisdirectorBaz Luhrmannwere on hand at the 28th annualCritics Choice Awardsjust days afterLisa Marie Presleydied at 54.The pair and the rest of theElvisteamhad attended the Golden Globe Awardswith Elvis’s only daughter and her mom Priscilla just last Tuesday, at which Butler, 31, and Luhrmann 60, were nominated for their Elvis biopic.On Thursday, Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital anddied later that night. Her motherPriscillasaid in a statement to PEOPLE, “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us.“Priscilla continued, “She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.“Both Butler and hisElvisdirector remembered Lisa Marie in statements shared with PEOPLE and on Instagram on Friday.As one of the last people to spend time with the star, Butler said Friday that his “heart is completely shattered” for her children and mother after “the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie.“Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic"I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared,” the actorsaid in a statementshared with PEOPLE.“Her warmth, her love and her authenticity will always be remembered.“In Butler’s Golden Globe acceptance speech last Tuesday, the actor thanked the Presley family “for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me” as he took on portraying Elvis.“Lisa Marie, Priscilla,” he continued in his speech, “I love you forever.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Meanwhile, Luhrmannremembered Lisa Marie in a message shared on InstagramFriday as he posted a photo of Lisa Marie and Butler laughing together.“Over the last year, the entireElvismovie family and I have felt the privilege of Lisa Marie’s kind embrace,” Luhrmann wrote. “Hersudden, shocking loss has devastatedpeople all around the world. I know her fans everywhere join me in sharing prayers of love and support with her mother, Priscilla, and her wonderful daughters Riley, Finley and Harper.““Lisa Marie, we will miss your warmth, your smile, your love,” he concluded.
Austin ButlerandElvisdirectorBaz Luhrmannwere on hand at the 28th annualCritics Choice Awardsjust days afterLisa Marie Presleydied at 54.
The pair and the rest of theElvisteamhad attended the Golden Globe Awardswith Elvis’s only daughter and her mom Priscilla just last Tuesday, at which Butler, 31, and Luhrmann 60, were nominated for their Elvis biopic.
On Thursday, Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital anddied later that night. Her motherPriscillasaid in a statement to PEOPLE, “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us.”
Priscilla continued, “She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.”
Both Butler and hisElvisdirector remembered Lisa Marie in statements shared with PEOPLE and on Instagram on Friday.
As one of the last people to spend time with the star, Butler said Friday that his “heart is completely shattered” for her children and mother after “the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie.”
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
“I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared,” the actorsaid in a statementshared with PEOPLE.
“Her warmth, her love and her authenticity will always be remembered.”
In Butler’s Golden Globe acceptance speech last Tuesday, the actor thanked the Presley family “for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me” as he took on portraying Elvis.
“Lisa Marie, Priscilla,” he continued in his speech, “I love you forever.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Meanwhile, Luhrmannremembered Lisa Marie in a message shared on InstagramFriday as he posted a photo of Lisa Marie and Butler laughing together.
“Over the last year, the entireElvismovie family and I have felt the privilege of Lisa Marie’s kind embrace,” Luhrmann wrote. “Hersudden, shocking loss has devastatedpeople all around the world. I know her fans everywhere join me in sharing prayers of love and support with her mother, Priscilla, and her wonderful daughters Riley, Finley and Harper.”
“Lisa Marie, we will miss your warmth, your smile, your love,” he concluded.
source: people.com
