Priscilla Presley: How She Saved Elvis' Iconic Graceland from Sale
EXCLUSIVE EXPOSÉ: PRISCILLA PRESLEY UNLEASHES HER LATEST SCANDALOUS MEMOIR, REVEALING SHOCKING SECRETS ABOUT ELVIS' ESTATE AND FAMILY TRAGEDIES
Priscilla Presley is finally speaking out about the most scandalous chapters of her life in her brand-new memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis. The 80-year-old beauty and former wife of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, has embarked on a whirlwind press tour, dishing out juicy secrets about her tumultuous marriage, family tragedies, and her daring rescue of Graceland from financial ruin.
Priscilla turned heads as she arrived at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York City on Tuesday, looking every inch the sophisticated queen bee. Donning an elegant white blazer and skirt combo that showcased her petite yet fiery frame, Priscilla added a touch of edginess to her outfit with black leather boots and a semi-transparent scarf draped around her neck like a siren's shawl.
As she glided into the studio, her signature red locks pulled back in a low ponytail with a stylish side part, Priscilla beamed with happiness, blowing kisses and waving to fans waiting outside. But don't let her tranquil appearance fool you – this is one woman who has been through the wringer and has come out swinging.
One of the most explosive revelations in Priscilla's memoir concerns her battle to save Graceland from being sold off after Elvis' untimely death in 1977. The King's dad, Vernon Presley, took possession of the estate, but it was up to Priscilla, as trustee, to ensure its future.
In a shocking turn of events, Priscilla revealed that her team of lawyers warned her that they had no choice but to sell Graceland due to financial difficulties. "They said we were running out of money," Priscilla recalled in an interview with The Scholarly Note. "But I just looked at them and said, 'That'll never happen, ever.' And then I left."
But Priscilla's determination paid off, thanks to her unlikely partnership with wealthy businessman Morgan Maxfield. Together, they hatched a plan to open Graceland to the public, which ultimately saved the estate from financial collapse.
Tragically, Morgan's fate was sealed in a plane crash just a year before Graceland's grand opening. "It was a shock," Priscilla said, her voice cracking with emotion. "He was guiding me all the way on opening Graceland. Thank God I was able to fulfill what he had said about making sure I get the right people, the right attorneys, and the right bank."
Elvis' relationship with his family is also under scrutiny in Priscilla's memoir. The couple met at a party in West Germany when Elvis was just 24 years old and Priscilla was a mere 14. Their whirlwind romance culminated in a Las Vegas wedding in 1967, followed by the birth of their daughter, Lisa-Marie Presley.
But behind closed doors, all was not well. The couple's marriage ended in divorce in 1973, with Elvis going on to pursue his notorious womanizing ways. Priscilla would eventually move on to a 22-year relationship with Brazilian screenwriter Marco Garibaldi, with whom she had son Navarone in 1987.
And then there was the devastating loss of Lisa-Marie Presley, who passed away at just 54 years old in January 2023. "It's still hard for me to talk about," Priscilla admitted, her voice trembling. "But I want people to know that she was a beautiful person, inside and out."
Priscilla Presley's memoir, Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis, is now available at major bookstores and online. Whether you're a die-hard Elvis fan or simply fascinated by the drama-filled lives of Hollywood royalty, this explosive tell-all is sure to captivate and leave you wanting more.
Get your copy today and join Priscilla on her wild ride through the highs and lows of her life as the King's queen – but be warned: once you start reading, there's no turning back!
