Lisa Marie: Michael Said He'd End up Like Elvis

Lisa Marie Presley -- who was briefly married to Michael Jackson back in the 90's -- said MJ once predicted he was headed down the same path as Elvis ... who died at the age of 42 after battling addiction to prescription drugs.

Lisa Maire Presley

On her blog this morning, Lisa Marie said Michael once told her: "I am afraid that I'm going to end up like [Elvis], the way he did." She goes on to say, "I promptly tried to deter him from the idea, at which point he just shrugged his shoulders and nodded almost matter of fact as if to let me know, he knew what he knew and that was kind of that."

Lisa Marie also said despite what people think, her marriage to Michael wasn't a sham.


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46. Lisa Marie Presley what ever,you married him for a short period of time she didnt care about him

Posted at 10:37PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Brandy

47. Isn't it crazy that they both have famous houses too? I mean with Elvis he had the Graceland and Michael had the Neverland.

Crazy indeed the they both shared a lot of common things.

Posted at 12:44PM on Jun 27th 2009 by Chris

48. Lisa was born famous in 1968 and Michael became famous in 1968 or 69. Neither had what any of us would consider a normal childhood. Priscilla tried to insulate Lisa from the media, but Lisa was royalty from birth. She was there when Elvis passed away on August 16, 1977. She was 9 years old and saw her father on the floor of his bathroom not breathing. She is having to re-live that now in almost the same exact way with the passing of her second husband. She met Michael in the 70's when Elvis was able to arrange the meeting. They were close friends. She had two children from her first husband and she had to make a decision during her marriage to Michael whether or not she was going to be there to watch him self destruct. After their separation let's not forget that she rushed to his side in a New York hospital when he was sick from prescription drugs. Her blog is her way to let out the pain that she is having to re-live. I honor her for that. It is certain that similarities will be made between Elvis and Michael. Michael realized it. They both have accomplishments that are rare in the entertainment field. Was one better than the other? Who are we to pass that judgement. They came into their own in two different times. They were both worldwide superstars. They were both trapped by insecurities and they both died at a very premature time. I'm an Elvis fan. I'm 41 years old. I was well aware of Michael's fame. Watched his Thriller video in my high school English class when it was released in 1984. I was concerned when he suffered the Pepsi commercial tradgedy. My friend's dad did tile work on his Encino's home balcony and got me and my brother an autograph. I followed his career and enjoyed his music. All the while I've listened to Elvis' music almost daily and I continue to buy his records on the collector's label Follow That Dream. So what I'm trying to say is that there is room to appreciate both for the great talent that they were.

May God bless Lisa and help calm her grief and give her comfort. Our Heavenly Father has such a great seat to see a great choir of talent in Heaven. Let's be thankful for the time they spent here on Earth but realize that some day we will see them again. That will be a great day.

Posted at 7:33PM on Jun 27th 2009 by Frank Lee Reed

49. Michael Jackson, Hollywood and Psychiatry. Psychiatry Kills.

Posted at 11:52PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Carla

50. i agree one hundred percent with the comment that joe p made! michael jackson as well as elvis were both legends because what they gave to their fans, which was one hundred percent of themselves , they put their heart & soul into every song & every performance. i was lucky enough to see elvis in person, but never got to see michael which i wish i could have, but i have followed his career since he started, i am 49, so i feel as if i grew up with him.as far as lisa marie & michael i feel its nobodys business what their personal life was about. people seem to forget we all have our problems, it just happens they have theirs splashed all over the media, but please remember under all the lime light they, michael jackson, lisa maire & elvis are just like us, human!!! to michael jacksons family, my heart goes out to all of you, and to his children god bless. it is not going to be an easy road for his children. to the media please try to be kind, they are after all just children!!!! michael got beat up quit a bit while he was here with us let's try to show some respect now and let him rest in peace. and let his family & children grieve. and to michael jackson , you were never alone.

Posted at 12:21AM on Jun 27th 2009 by cindy h

51. I can't believe some of the comments that I am reading.Some of them are just downright heartless.I liked MJ and his music and I am nine years older than he was.Elvis on the other hand was my MJ.I loved the man and his music.To this day I cry alot on August 16.The point is, they were only human and made mistakes just like we all have at one time or another.Who are we to pass judgement.We don't know what was in MJ heart.I don't believe that he did what people said he did.But It doesn't matter what I think.He has a higher power to to answer to now.I pray for his soul and for his family as they prepare to lay him to rest.I am sure he will be remembered just as Elvis has been for the next 32 yrs.and beyond...These two Legends will live on forever in our children and grand children and in my case, my great grandchildren....Rest In Peace MJ........
My condolences go to his family and friends..

Posted at 6:35AM on Jun 27th 2009 by mlouie1949

52.
I am replying to a comment from "if he had not"
He didnt change his face color because he wanted to. he had a disease that made it that way..and I am a white person and i would and did listen to his music..color doesnt matter its just a color!!! and I DID watch his videos!

Posted at 1:59AM on Jun 27th 2009 by whatever!

53. Donald Trump confirmed that their marriage was real. While they stayed at his honeymoon mansion, he said they never came out of their room. I'll bet he was watching secret tapes from a hidden camera that was installed their bedroom... Weren't ya Trump?

Posted at 2:30PM on Jun 27th 2009 by Rascaldaisy

54. Since I saw the news flash on tv that Michael went into cardiac arrest and passed away, I kept watching the news for more information. I still didn’t believe right away what I heard at first and I found myself soon glued to the tv for more information and it hasn’t stopped.

Just when I had enough with Larry King, LA Coroner, don’t care what Nancy Grace had to say and all the great people in the musical world who had express there kind thoughts of Michael and his passing, I had come to my own realization and prayers to Michael, his children and family.

The one thing hit me the most was Lisa Marie. She lost her father due to drugs but more important, lost a husband she once was married to who had a premonition that he was going to die the same way.

What I’m trying to say is I feel for Lisa. 14 years ago a conversation she had with Michael about his premonition is now said and done. The King of Rock n Roll and the King of Pop are both gone and with JC.

Lisa Marie Presley you are a true princess who has suffered a great loss I can’t imagine your pain but I feel it with great sadness. I hope you find solace in your life.

Posted at 5:07AM on Jun 27th 2009 by Phil

55. The big thing, IS he really dead? all the conspiracy theories about Elvis, this is MJs excellent chance to get out of his tour that he couldn't do. Its been said in many places how he was always late to rehersals and not doing so hot, lethargic and no up to MJ standards. The man has gotten old and out of shape with no touring in more then 10 years, but he signed on, and realized it can't happen, so what better way? Die off, raise the star once again, all the bad will be forgotten, and he can live in seclusion like he wants, and make megabucks all over again with all the sales and fame brought by his "death"

I think he'll quietly return to europe, his kids will disappear from the family he will go on secluded like a hermit until he really does die of old age. There just isn't enough public grief from his family for this to be real.

It may be, but I doubt it,

Posted at 7:21AM on Jun 27th 2009 by OneJ

56. IT IS SUCH A TRAGEDY , THIS LOSS OF MICHAEL. I ALONG WTH A WHOLE BUNCH OF OTHER FOLKS WANT TO KNOW WHERE THIS 'DOCTOR' {IF YOU CAN CALL HIM THAT} IS! HE SHOULD NEVER HAVE GIVEN MICHAEL CPR ON A BED ,MED SCHOOL101 MOVE PATIENT TO HARD SURFACE BEFORE PERFORMING CPR. THIS MAN WAS SUPPOSEDLY A CARDIOLOGIST? IF HE WAS LIVING WITH MICHAEL AND MIKE OBVIOUSLY HAD A CARDIAC ISSUE WHERE WAS THIS 'DOCTORS' PORTABLE DEFIBERLATOR? SOUNDS LIKE SOMEBODY WANTED HIM DEAD TO ME. HOPE THERE IS A FULL INVESTIGATION. WELL, ALL YOU VULTURE CAN BE HAPPY THIS TREMENDOUS TALENT HAS BEEN SILENCED . REST IN PEACE MICHAEL

Posted at 8:14AM on Jun 27th 2009 by CINDY ROOK

57. Wow.I am just sitting here STUNNED having read this article.He predicted his own way of dying. (just like his once late father-in-law.)Didn't Anna Nicole also predict that she'd end up dying like Marilyn Monroe? Just goes to show you that some celebrities are the most sad and lonely people to ever walk the planet.I'm not making fun of or dissing anyone at such a sad time...I was just saying. My heart goes out to the Jackson family.

Posted at 9:07AM on Jun 27th 2009 by Isabella

58. .........It's called DRUG ABUSE.....it kills people know matter who you are........PERIOD!

Posted at 9:04AM on Jun 27th 2009 by whatajoke

59. im so TIRED of people judging ppl..... ya'll don't know what happen if he touch them lil boys or not only they know mike, the little boys and god..... and it's not your right to judge him its god and i think they made a cute couple rip mj king of pop

Posted at 10:55AM on Jun 27th 2009 by cecej

60. I think you're absolutely right, Ifhehadnot! Michael was forced to make himself white by the same Hollywood Mafia that made up the false accusations about little boys, and paid the cops to persakute Him. It's as plane as the nose on His face!
Someday the truth will come out, but it will be two lait to set Peter Pan free.

Posted at 3:27PM on Jun 28th 2009 by Octopus

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