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Priscilla Presley Reveals Elvis' Abortion Question in Memoir
Priscilla Presley, Elvis' ex-wife, wrote a book sharing secrets about their life.
In the book, she said Elvis asked her if she wanted to end her pregnancy when she was expecting their daughter, Lisa Marie.
Priscilla was shocked but decided to keep the baby.
She also shared challenges Lisa Marie faced, including financial difficulties and substance abuse.
The book also describes how they met and got married, with Priscilla being quite young at the time.
The book shows Priscilla's feelings and experiences during their relationship, including Elvis's death.
Priscilla Presley's new memoir reveals Elvis asked her if she wanted an abortion.
The memoir also covers Lisa Marie Presley's struggles with finances and drug abuse.
Priscilla wrote about the challenges she faced after Elvis's death.
Elvis and Priscilla married in 1967 and were together for six years.
Priscilla met Elvis when she was 14 years old and he was serving in the US Army.
- Who
- Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley
- What
- Priscilla Presley revealed in her memoir that Elvis asked if she wanted an abortion when she was pregnant with Lisa Marie Presley.
- Where
- Information is based on events in the couple's life and Priscilla Presley's memoir.
- When
- The events occurred during Priscilla's pregnancy with Lisa Marie in the late 1960s, and the memoir was released on September 23.
- Why
- Priscilla is sharing details about her life and marriage with Elvis in her new memoir.
Key facts
- Book Title
- "Softly, As I Leave You"
- Author
- Priscilla Presley
- Subject
- Elvis and Priscilla Presley
- Lisa Marie Presley's Birth
- February 1968
- Elvis Presley's Death
- August 16, 1977
- Marriage Duration
- 1967-1973 (6 years)
Quotes
Priscilla Presley
Former wife of Elvis Presley.
“His words were a wake-up call... The enormity of it hit me head-on, and I began to cry.”
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“Our wedding had meant I could finally come out in the open.”
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Elvis Presley
The late singer and Priscilla Presley's former husband.
“if I wanted to have an abortion.”
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