Priscilla Presley will always cherish her memories with Elvis Presley , and honor his legacy decades after his passing. Though the former couple split in 1973 after six years of marriage — when their late daughter Lisa Marie Presley was five years old, and four years before the King of Rock 'n' Roll's untimely passing aged 42 — the Elvis and Me author has always been at the forefront of preserving his legacy . She often delights fans by sharing throwback photos of the two together, though most recently, she paid tribute to the "A Little Less Conversation" singer for a more emotional reason.
On Friday, August 16, Priscilla took to Instagram and shared a black-and-white, close-up photo of Elvis, in honor of the 47th anniversary of his passing. Elvis was found unresponsive in his famed Graceland estate on August 16, 1977, and the immediate cause of death was listed as cardiac arrest, as a result of cardiac arrhythmia combined with his drug use and unhealthy eating habits. "47 years and not a day goes by that I don't think of you," Priscilla endearingly wrote, and fans were quick to take to the comment section under the post, which was liked by her granddaughter Riley Keough , to further pay tribute to the legend.
"Once you love Elvis it's forever. Thank you Priscilla for keeping Elvis alive," one wrote, as others followed suit with: "He is eternal!" and: "Gone but NEVER forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace.
You are in my thoughts and prayers today Cilla," as well as: "Thi.