OlderLisa Marie Presley Blog: Michael Jackson Knew He Would Die Like This
Lisa Marie Presley, who was married to Michael Jackson in the mid-1990s, has take to her MySpace to unload some thoughts about the King of Pop’s death. Apparently “he knew.”
Check out LMP’s interesting blog entry inside…
Lisa Marie Presley: Michael Jackson Knew…
He Knew.
Years ago Michael and I were having a deep conversation about life in general.
I can’t recall the exact subject matter but he may have been questioning me about the circumstances of my Fathers Death.
At some point he paused, he stared at me very intensely and he stated with an almost calm certainty, “I am afraid that I am going to end up like him, the way he did.”
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.
14 years later I am sitting here watching on the news an ambulance leaves the driveway of his home, the big gates, the crowds outside the gates, the coverage, the crowds outside the hospital, the Cause of death and what may have led up to it and the memory of this conversation hit me, as did the unstoppable tears.
A predicted ending by him, by loved ones and by me, but what I didn’t predict was how much it was going to hurt when it finally happened.
The person I failed to help is being transferred right now to the LA County Coroners office for his Autopsy.
All of my indifference and detachment that I worked so hard to achieve over the years has just gone into the bowels of hell and right now I am gutted.
I am going to say now what I have never said before because I want the truth out there for once.
Our relationship was not “a sham” as is being reported in the press. It was an unusual relationship yes, where two unusual people who did not live or know a “Normal life” found a connection, perhaps with some suspect timing on his part. Nonetheless, I do believe he loved me as much as he could love anyone and I loved him very much.
I wanted to “save him” I wanted to save him from the inevitable which is what has just happened.
His family and his loved ones also wanted to save him from this as well but didn’t know how and this was 14 years ago. We all worried that this would be the outcome then.
At that time, In trying to save him, I almost lost myself.
He was an incredibly dynamic force and power that was not to be underestimated.
When he used it for something good, It was the best and when he used it for something bad, It was really, REALLY bad.
Mediocrity was not a concept that would even for a second enter Michael Jackson’s being or actions.
I became very ill and emotionally/ spiritually exhausted in my quest to save him from certain self-destructive behavior and from the awful vampires and leeches he would always manage to magnetize around him.
I was in over my head while trying.
I had my children to care for, I had to make a decision.
The hardest decision I have ever had to make, which was to walk away and let his fate have him, even though I desperately loved him and tried to stop or reverse it somehow.
After the Divorce, I spent a few years obsessing about him and what I could have done different, in regret.
Then I spent some angry years at the whole situation.
At some point, I truly became Indifferent, until now.
As I sit here overwhelmed with sadness, reflection and confusion at what was my biggest failure to date, watching on the news almost play by play The exact Scenario I saw happen on August 16th, 1977 happening again right now with Michael (A sight I never wanted to see again) just as he predicted, I am truly, truly gutted.
Any ill experience or words I have felt towards him in the past has just died inside of me along with him.
He was an amazing person and I am lucky to have gotten as close to him as I did and to have had the many experiences and years that we had together.
I desperately hope that he can be relieved from his pain, pressure and turmoil now.
He deserves to be free from all of that and I hope he is in a better place or will be.
I also hope that anyone else who feels they have failed to help him can be set free because he hopefully finally is.
The World is in shock but somehow he knew exactly how his fate would be played out some day more than anyone else knew, and he was right.
I really needed to say this right now, thanks for listening.
~LMP
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I think Lisa Marie is awesome. I feel sorry for her to have to have lived throught this twice but she has a large heart and did what she could, she needs know she did her best and there is nothing else she could have done. Good for her for writing and sharing her thoughts.
I just sent this out to all my friends. Lisa, I thank you for your real words - I’ve been crying all day, and now to read your thoughts, puts it into even more of a real human light - its very hard to hear. Its such a lonely road to lead the life of a major influencer, and incredibly intense to hear AFTER his death the personal thoughts of people like you, who shared something so real, when to us, he was an untouchable mega star. I haven’t cried this much since the death of my best friend four years. I’m confused by how much it has effected me. But to think of the entire world mourning over the same person - to me, that feels intense, and the unity of that, brought on my death is too much for my heart to handle I think…. for just one moment the world feels at peace, and it makes me angry that it has to be because of such a great loss. As a performer myself, I still cant even imagine the depth of fame MJ had, and the truth is, the public / media can make up all the opinions they want, but no one on this earth really understands what he went through, and doesn’t have the right to judge based on that fact alone. It still feels so surreal. Bless you Lisa for your truth. Bless MJ and his family…
Lisa, Thank you for your honest words!
What a difficult time you had with M.J.
And don’t blame yourselve. Some people cannot te be helped.
Only when the want to….
Although we live on the other side of the world,
we feel the emptyness and we’re sad that M.J. isn’t on earth anymore. It’sa pitty that we cannot see him in better times with his children wo made him so proud and happy the last few years.
Sorry for writing this words ….. but Father Joe, what did you do with your children.
I Hope that Blanket, Prince Michael and Paris get the attention and love they need and no fight and anger about who is going to take care of them! With pain in my hart I wish The family and friends like Lisa,Usher and Brooke the strenght to go on. M.J. Thank you for your beautifull and nice memories.
See you in heaven.
Stolwijk - Holland
Michael brother, thank you for showing the whole world you’re big beautiful heart. You are amazing, beautifull, you always cared about the world and I never gonna forget that.
I learned a lot from you, so thank you for showing us how we can change the world;
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
Rest in peace
love you
I loved and will miss Michael very much.. I grew up watching him grow up.. he was almost exactly 10 years older and, I appriciated the awsome talent.. He will be missed.. Lisa Marie how you must feel.. Daughter of the King of Rock and Roll and Wife to the King of Pop.. your a special one.. healing to you my friend.. and to all of Michael’s Family..
First and foremost thank you Lisa for writing such a beautiful posting. You are an amazing woman as well as strong to have went through this not once, but twice. I have to say in all honesty, I am not a die hard, hard core Michael Jackson fan. However I love his music, the videos, style, and feel that he did honestly offer much to the world. I think the thing many people forget is that to err is human. Of course he was going to make mistakes. No one is perfect. The thing that sets us aside from him is that he was in the public eye 24/7. To forgive is what brings about peace. This is what many people lack. Forgiveness is the most important thing in this world. I have found myself in an awkward place for the past few days. How do you miss someone that you’ve never even met? How do you feel a loss when that person was never really a part of your life? In actuality Michael Jackson was a part of our lives; of everyone’s lives in some form or fashion. I believe in part that because he was a part of our lives we a better for it. He did offer peace, love, and joy. When his music played people danced and sang to it together. He will most definitely be missed. My prayers go out to his family and friends. Again to Lisa thank you for your touching posting. I have no doubt he looks down from the heavens and smiles upon you. Peace.
Lisa,
You are brave and bold. I can’t imagine how you must feel having to relive this whole nightmare. I understand the loosing of “one self”.
Its hard when someone so magnetic and powerful to your sense of being goes in a direction that you know is so very very wrong.
You did the right thing. You really did. I went through something myself and it cost me so much of my life and time…you got out and that was what needed to happen…You have the wisdom to know what you needed for you and your children..
Love comes in forms that can hurt and cut so deep. But the most important thing that you learned was to love yourself.
Only God saves and you just got out of the way… As hard as this is cut yourself some slack and know that grief is what you must go through.
Michael is not out of our hearts he is just not physically present.
His music and good will live on. You let him love you and that was a gift to him…He learned alot from you and now he too knows he missed some lessons…..
ITs all revealed when we leave the earth….Bless you and I will be praying for you…
Sincerely,
Anastasia
I’ve been viewing MJ’s lyrics to his songs and watching some videos. IMO he seemed to be genuinely smiling and laughing and looked healthy when he made the video with you LMP. I believe he truly was. Peace be your jouney MJ. Take care LMP.
Rest in peace bro.
I think she speak from her hurt but micheal he new what will happen to him now is better we leave him rest in pease in paradise we miss you micheal god is with you. from jesmond malta.
Hi Lisa, I want to say how sorry I am for your loss. I know you loved Michael. It was easy to see that you loved him when he kissed you on camera for the world to see. I am a fan of your fathers. I was just about to go see him perform on my honeymoon when he died. I will never forget. Michael although he was loved produced a toxic relationship for you the same way Elvis did for your mother. You had to leave, anyone who does not believe that has not endured the same relationship that you did. You can love him without being married to him. I am sure your mother loved Elvis after their divorce. Neither of you could have saved your men no matter now much you loved them. They had to save them self. The fact that you tried tells me alot about your heart. It is pure. Time does not heal everything but it will make it easier. You are blessed to have been a part of the legacy your father and Michel left the world. We love you. I know it is hard and I cannot say I know what you are going through because I donot, but try to remember in your heart of hearts that you did nothing wrong. ishkamarie@aol.com. If you want give me a email. I am not a obsessed fan, only someone that has a good ear and will keep everything private. I am not interested in exploiting your confidences.
Lisa I appreciate the kindness you have shown michael during this terrible time. However have you ever thought that you misjudged his love for you. According to Debbie Rowe (2003 interview) he was devastated when you left him and that he wanted to have children with you. I know its hard to figure out who is real and who isn’t when you are rich and famous, that comes with that kind of success. Have you ever thought that maybe you were a little paranoid yourself. Consider this as well he could’ve chosen anyone to marry if he wanted to prove something to the public yet he chose you. I’m sure there were thousands of women that would’ve jumped at the chance to be his wife. I believed he truly loved you and will be waiting for you in heaven.
@Alexandru: sorry Elvis was not a genius he stole all of his music from black artist. Its a well known fact. Read the history of some of his songs.
It is obvious that you are not a genius. Stating that Elvis stole his music from black performers tells me you have not really studied the history of rocknroll. There is not one artist that only sings own music. Elvis was one of the best gospel performers of his time…. He did not just sing rock-n-roll. His music helped to get black performers on the charts. Study the history of rock-n-roll. Every good junior college has courses you can take on the subject. This is not the time to be discussing with Lisa Maria the faults of her father. He was a great man. She knows it. The world knows it. Michael Jackson was a great man. Lisa knows that. The world knows that. Older, true fans of elvis who love him continue to miss her father. Young fan will miss Michael. Both are great, just different….. Your mother and you are in my prayers. August 16th is approaching quickly. No doubt that will be a day that is harder then usual for you. Be strong. Do not let people get to you.
I’m a Chinese,and I am a fan of MJ.
All of my friends (you may check it out here http://tieba.baidu.com/f?kw=%C2%F5%BF%CB%B6%FB%BD%DC%BF%CB%D1%B7)
all believe MJ’s death is a tragic death.We all love him ,and believe him to be not only the King Of Pop,but also the King Of Children,the King Of Love.He is an angle.He brought us the EXCELLENT music ,EXCELLENTdance,what’s more ,HEset an example of “what a man should be”.
Alough he is gone,there are still many things about him left.We hope we will be imformed of REAL DETAILS about his death as soon as possible.
At the same time, I’d like to say that,we all think You two are a perfect match,even you two got divorced long time ago.You love each other,and we love you to love each other.
Maybe I don’t know you or MJ much,but our love are with you foever.
Miss you ,Micheal.
Hope you be better soon.
Lisa Marie, I just watched a video of michael. What a genius. I just cry because he left too soon. I am an old lady with health problems and I just keep thinking it should have been me. Why am I still here, and god keeps taking so many young people who are smart, and have so much to offer this world. I just dont get it. I would have gladly gone in h is place. Stay strong.
where is everyone!!!!! L isa needs our love.
I AM ASHAMED OF ALL YOU ELVIS FANS WHO HAVE ABANDONED LISA MARIE WHEN WHEN SHE NEEDED YOU THE MOST.
I’ve always doubted how real your relationship with Michael, which was most people do. I guess its as real as it can be. You can only do so much and as a big fan of Michael, its good to know that the love you had for each other is real. My deepest condolences to you.
Michael Jackson, um rei, uma lenda, que nuca vais ser esquecido em nenhum lugar do mundo, nunca vai haver um legado igual, nunca, nunca, nunca!
Porque Tu MICHAEL FOSTE, ES E SEMPRE SERAS UMA ESTRELA QUE ILUMINOU O MUNDO COM MUSICAS UNICAS E MARAVILHOSAS!!
WE LOVE YOU FOUR EVER!!!!
Descança em Paz!!
Shame on you Lisa for letting him down. You married him and he gave you his heart and soul. You were the love of his life and you could have turned things around by giving him a child and getting him real help. You are a spoiled brat and have his blood on your hands and you know it. This beautiful soul was all alone at his house went this all went down. This could have been all avoided if you were by his side. Shame on YOU.
Why does this happen to the most creative people on the earth??
The Magic of Michael Jackson can never be recreated..
I love you Michael
We Love you Michael..
No one can ever recreate your magic..
Why does this happen to the most creative people on the earth?
Melody you are disturbed. How could you write her these words. Lisa you did the right thing. There was no way to save him from himself without taking you down with him. DO NOT LISTEN TO HER. You could not continue to enable him to walk down a path of distruction and take you children with him. I know you loved him. Sometimes you have to walk away from those you love the most. Stay strong.
@mailey:
Didn’t you read her comment? She DID try & it almost killed her! Try to picture a drowning person who is holding you under water as you try to save them. Human survival is a natural instinct & she was lucid enough to save herself & her family. Michael was an incredible human being no doubt, but he was just a human being…she all she could. God bless Lisa Marie for sacrificing as much as she did.
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