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Thinking of his family. Lisa Marie Presley<\/a>\u2019s ex-husband Michael Lockwood<\/strong><\/a> has spoken out following the news of her death<\/a> on Thursday, January 12.<\/p>\n \u201cMichael had been hoping for a speedy and complete recovery because her children needed her,\u201d the 61-year-old\u2019s attorney, Joe Yanny<\/strong>, said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight<\/em><\/a> following the singer\u2019s death. \u201cIt is very sad it didn\u2019t turn out that way. Michael\u2019s world has been turned on its ear. He is with both of his daughters now.\u201d<\/p>\n Yanny added that Lockwood\u2019s prayers are with Lisa Marie\u2019s family.<\/p>\n The late singer\u2019s mother, Priscilla Presley<\/strong><\/a>, confirmed the news of the passing of her and Elvis Presley<\/a>\u2019s only child<\/a>. \u201cIt is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,\u201d the New York native, 77, said in a statement to People<\/em><\/a>. \u201cShe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Earlier that day, Us Weekly<\/em> confirmed Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital<\/a> after going into cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n \u201cMichael hopes and prays that she gets better as soon as possible so they can do the best for their children,\u201d Yanny<\/strong>\u00a0told Us<\/em><\/a> in a statement at the time.<\/p>\n In 2006, the Tennessee native married the guitarist. The twosome had worked together on her song \u201cNow What.\u201d The pair welcomed twin daughters, Harper and Finley<\/a>, in 2008. After 10 years of marriage, Lisa Marie filed for divorce<\/a> and they began a lengthy custody battle<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cMichael will be fine as he always is. The most important thing always and now is Lisa Marie gets better and that the children don\u2019t suffer as a result of this,\u201d Yanny added in the statement on Thursday before Lisa Marie died, revealing that the As the Village Sleeps<\/em> composer currently has custody of their 11-year-olds. \u201cThey are beautiful little girls and don\u2019t need this in their life.\u201d<\/p>\n Lisa Marie was previously married to Danny Keough<\/strong>, Michael Jackson and Nicolas Cage<\/strong><\/a>. She also shared daughter Riley Keough<\/strong><\/a> with Danny. Her son, Benjamin Keough<\/a>, tragically died from suicide in 2020.<\/p>\n Two days before her death<\/a>, Lisa Marie attended the Golden Globes<\/a> to show their support for Baz Luhrmann<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s Elvis<\/em> biopic, which was nominated for three awards. Austin Butler<\/strong><\/a>, who portrayed the late \u201cHound Dog\u201d crooner, won Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama<\/a>.<\/p>\n During his speech, he thanked Lisa Marie and Priscilla for their support of the film. \u201cThank you for opening your hearts, your memories, your home to me,\u201d Butler gushed on Tuesday, January 10. \u201cLisa Marie, Priscilla, I love you forever.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n