Priscilla Presley Reveals Elvis’s Abortion Question in Memoir
BREAKING: Priscilla Presley has disclosed a shocking revelation in her new memoir, Softly, As I Leave You, detailing a poignant moment with Elvis Presley regarding her pregnancy with their daughter, Lisa Marie. This revelation is stirring emotions as it sheds light on the complexities of their relationship. The memoir, released on Tuesday, has quickly gained attention for its candid confessions.
In her memoir, the 80-year-old actress recalls the moment when she was pregnant and Elvis directly asked her if she wanted to have an abortion. “Neither Elvis nor I was ready for a child,” she writes, describing the anxiety that engulfed the young couple. Their wedding in 1967 had brought her excitement, but that quickly turned to fear with unexpected pregnancy.
Presley recounts, “At my lowest point, I even wondered how I’d feel if I had an accident and miscarried.” The candidness of her emotions highlights the depth of her struggles during this pivotal time. When Elvis asked her about abortion, she was overcome with emotion, stating, “No! We can’t do that. This is our baby!” Their daughter, Lisa Marie, was born in February 1968, and Priscilla expresses the instant love they felt for her.
However, the memoir also addresses the darker aspects of Lisa Marie’s life, revealing her battle with addiction. Priscilla claims that Lisa inherited Elvis’s vulnerability to opioid addiction and was already struggling by the time she left the hospital. By 2014, Lisa was consuming “up to 80 pills a day” and trapped in a chaotic world of substance abuse.
The emotional toll of these struggles intensified following the tragic death of Lisa’s son, Benjamin, in 2020, which Priscilla describes as “the beginning of the end.” She recalls a poignant moment from January 2023, when Lisa appeared unsteady at the Golden Globes and left early. “I didn’t know it was the last hug,” Priscilla reflects. Just two days later, Lisa suffered cardiac arrest due to complications from bariatric surgery.
In her final goodbye, Priscilla writes, “My little wild child, I love you forever,” capturing the heartbreak and love that defined their relationship.
This memoir not only reveals intimate details of Priscilla’s life with Elvis but also serves as a testament to the struggles faced by their family. As readers digest these revelations, the emotional weight of Priscilla’s words resonates deeply, making this a must-read for fans and those interested in the complexities of love, loss, and family.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story continues to develop.
