Priscilla Presley Memoir Claims Elvis Considered Killing Lover, Details Marital Turmoil

Priscilla Presley's new memoir, "Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis Presley," reveals a tumultuous marriage with Elvis Presley marked by mutual infidelities. Priscilla admits to having an affair with her karate instructor, Mike Stone, which enraged Elvis to the point that he considered hiring a hitman to kill Stone, a plan his friend Joe Esposito helped to prevent. The memoir also discloses that Elvis lost sexual interest in Priscilla after the birth of their daughter Lisa Marie, which contributed to his numerous affairs and a deteriorating intimate relationship. Priscilla recounts that Elvis "forced himself" on her in a violent manner after discovering her affair, an experience she describes as emotionally painful and her last sexual encounter with him. Despite the difficulties, she expresses no regret over leaving Elvis but mourns the loss of their relationship. The memoir further touches on Priscilla's life post-Elvis, including her subsequent long-term relationship and family life.