Lisa Marie Presley Lived Longer Than Father Elvis Presley, But Was She As Successful?

Lisa Marie Presley suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday, January 12, in her home.

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She was rushed to the hospital but was later confirmed dead.

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Her mother, Priscilla Presley, released a statement expressing her heartbreak.

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She begged for privacy as the family mourned their loss.

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LMP was put into an induced coma before her death and given a pacemaker.

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Lisa’s tragic passing brings to mind her famous father Elvis Presley, who also died from cardiac arrest.

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While the King of Rock n Roll died at 42, his only daughter outlived him, passing at 54.

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Elvis began his music career after graduating high school in 1953, and became one of the most successful musician to ever live.

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Lisa began her music career in 1992 and released her first album in 2003. However, she had a shorter music career.

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