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Priscilla Presley denies gifting 'dishonest' Bam Margera a robe and ring that once belonged to Elvis: 'I do hope this man gets the help he needs and does what is right'

Feb 15, 2023, 17:03 IST
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Priscilla Presley has denied giving the late King of Rock and Roll's personal belongings to former 'Jackass' star Bam Margera.Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach
  • Priscilla Presley has denied claims that she gave Bam Margera one of Elvis' robes and a ring.
  • She said in a statement to People that the "Jackass" star is a "dishonest and unstable individual."
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Priscilla Presley has responded to claims that she gifted "Jackass" star Bam Margera some of her former husband's belongings following his meeting with her last week.

In a statement, the 77-year-old former "Dallas" star, who was married to Elvis Presley between 1967 and 1973, said that Margera's claims that he is in possession of a robe and a ring that once belonged to the music icon are false.

"At no time during the visit did I give him anything of Elvis'. I still have everything he ever touched," she wrote in a statement, per People.

"I would never disrespect Elvis, who was the love of my life by giving away anything that belonged to him. I have always protected them for the fans," Presley continued. "Elvis belonged to all of you, and I cherish my life with him too much to ever squander anything. I do hope this man gets the help he needs and does what is right."

Presley said of the "Jackass" alum, who posted about his meeting with Presley and her son Navarone Garibaldi last Wednesday: "He came over, talked nonstop about his new ventures and personal struggles and asked for a photo with me for his father, who is a big fan."

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She added that although she is always happy for "fans to take photos," she was left feeling betrayed after Margera took several pictures of the inside of her private home, and shared these online in a now-deleted Instagram post.

One of Margera's posts remains online and shows him and Presley taking a selfie together while sitting on a grey couch.

"When I was asked by my son to have a 'new friend' come over for a visit, I had no idea who he was or that later he would choose to post photos and false stories," Presley said of the meeting, which was arranged by her 35-year-old son whom she shares with producer Marco Garibaldi.

"After what Bam has chosen to do, my son and I want no further communication with him. I consider him a dishonest and unstable individual," her statement continued. "I had no idea who he was or that he was filming in my home without my consent."

It is not known if the meeting took place at Graceland, the family's estate in Memphis, Tennessee, where Elvis died in 1977, or another one of Presley's residences.

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Margera has since apologized to Presley for his behavior but insisted that Presley's son really did gift him the items, which he has now passed on to his superfan father, Phil Margera.

In an Instagram post, he wrote: "I want to apologize to @priscillapresley and Navarone Presley for my behavior. I'm very sorry and embarrassed, and I can't apologize enough for acting like a jackass."

"Navarone gave me a robe and ring that I gave Phil to be a part of Phil's Elvis stuff," he continued, adding that as a thank you he is "making Navarone a $10,000 Heartagram necklace because I love his band @themguns with hopes to record and tour. I'm sorry."

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