During a Q&A event at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Priscilla Presley, the ex-wife of rock music icon Elvis Presley, shared insights into her decision not to remarry after the collapse of their six-year marriage. The couple divorced in 1973, just four years before Elvis's sudden death in 1977.
Priscilla seemingly confirmed a long-standing rumor that she made a vow to never remarry as long as Elvis was alive. "I just don't think that he could handle that," she said during the event. Despite Elvis's passing, Priscilla has kept that promise over the past four decades, stating, "To be honest with you, I never wanted to marry after him. I never had any desire. No one could ever match him."
During the Q&A, Priscilla also explained why the couple chose not to have more children after the birth of their daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, in 1968. Elvis felt guilty about his busy schedule and believed he wasn't around enough for Lisa, leading them to decide against expanding their family.
In a separate conversation with British journalist Piers Morgan for TalkTV, Priscilla reflected on the profound impact of Elvis's sudden death at the age of 42. She vividly recalled the moment Elvis's road manager, Joe Esposito, broke the news to her over the phone. The loss still deeply affects her, especially considering Elvis's plans and aspirations at the time. Priscilla's big fear was how to tell their 9-year-old daughter, Lisa, about the tragic news.
Priscilla's candid revelations offer a glimpse into the enduring impact of her relationship with Elvis and the choices she made in the aftermath of their marriage.
