Lisa Marie Presley’s embarrassing and stilted interview with Australian TV presenter Rove McManus resurfaces as Elvis’ daughter dies aged 54
An awkward TV interview with Lisa Marie Presley has resurfaced after her death on Thursday at the age of 54.
The daughter of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley sat down with Australian TV presenter Rove McManus to promote her new album in 2004, but gave short, stilted answers and didn’t seem to understand his questions.
‘was [recording the album] something you enjoyed doing or something you felt you had to do to get out?’ McManus asked.
An awkward TV interview with Lisa Marie Presley (pictured) has resurfaced after her death on Thursday aged 54
‘Which part? Do you mean the timing?’ She answered.
“I know some of the songs on the album, for example you rewrote them four times. Was it something you held back on? Because I think the longer you wait with that, the greater the expectation,” McManus said.
“I think it was just production and I was crazy and neurotic and…anal,” she replied, followed by an awkward pause.
In the video, Presley asks McManus what he’s asking her before giving him very brief answers
Elsewhere in the interview, McManus asked, “Was there ever a plan that you would do anything other than sing?”
“No, I started singing when I was two years old,” Presley replied curtly.
The clip resurfaced after it was announced that Lisa Marie, Elvis Presley’s only child, died at the age of 54, hours after suffering cardiac arrest at the home where she lived in Calabasas, California .
The clip resurfaced after it was announced that Lisa Marie, Elvis Presley’s only child, died at the age of 54, hours after suffering cardiac arrest at the home where she lived in Calabasas, California . (She is pictured at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills on Tuesday)
Earlier Thursday, Presley was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and is said to have been in a coma after going into “complete cardiac arrest” shortly after complaining of stomach pains, according to TMZ.
Her mother Priscilla, who was by her daughter’s side, said in a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us.
“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. Thanks for the love and prayers. There will be no further comment at this time.’
Earlier Thursday, Presley was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and is said to have been in a coma after going into “complete cardiac arrest” shortly after complaining of stomach pains, according to TMZ. (She’s pictured at the Mad Max: Fury Road premiere in May 2015.)
Lisa Marie owned and operated the immensely lucrative Elvis Presley Enterprises until 2005 when she sold the entire business.
She is still the owner of Graceland, Elvis’ famous estate in Memphis. She was only nine years old when her father died in 1977.
She is also known for her high-profile marriages to actor Nicolas Cage, Michael Jackson, and musical collaborators Danny Keough and Michael Lockwood.
Lisa Marie was married to pop idol Michael Jackson from 1994 to 1996