It’s hard to imagine a world without Elvis Presley, but forty years after his untimely passing on August 16, 1977, his former wife, Priscilla Presley, is opening up about what it was like to share a life with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. From the opulence of Graceland to the personal struggles they faced, Priscilla gives us a rare, intimate look into their relationship. Even decades later, the love and connection between them are palpable.
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During a heartfelt interview on the Today Show, Priscilla revealed just how much Graceland meant to Elvis. “When I walk through those gates, I can feel his spirit,” she said, her voice tinged with emotion. “That place was his sanctuary, where he could truly be himself. I remember those mornings so vividly—walking down the stairs, heading out to the stables, and just talking. It was pure magic. Those were some of my happiest moments with him.”
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A Glimpse Into Their Life Together
Even though their marriage ended in divorce, Priscilla has nothing but love and admiration for Elvis. Their lives together were filled with both dazzling highs and heartbreaking lows. “I witnessed him during some of the toughest times of his life,” she shared. “Losing his mother and being drafted into the army—it broke him in ways that only someone who lived it could understand. But even through all that, I felt a deep responsibility to him and his family. There’s a bond there that no one else can truly comprehend.”
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A Legacy Carried On Through Family
Priscilla’s connection to the Presley family continues through her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis’s only child. On the 40th anniversary of Elvis’s death, Priscilla and Lisa Marie organized a candlelight vigil at Graceland to honor his memory. “Being his wife and caring for him was one of the greatest honors of my life,” Priscilla reflected. “He was more than just a rock star; he was a man with a heart full of love and dreams.”
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