Austin Butler Honors Lisa Marie Presley With First Oscar Nomination Dedication

Austin Butler sweetly remembered the late Lisa Marie Presley.

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He received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his role in the movie "Elvis."

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Butler during a recent interview revealed he had a "bittersweet" feeling about the good news.

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He dedicated the nomination to the late Presley whom he formed a bond with.

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Butler further disclosed that that was his way of honoring her memory.

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After the songstress's untimely passing, "the faithful" actor released a statement to grieve her loss.

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Other actors who starred in the movie, "Elvis," also penned down soul-stirring words.

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Fans expressed their displeasure about Butler retaining his "Elvis" accent.

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They made funny remarks about the accent on social media.

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