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Elvis biopic star Austin Butler cut a sombre figure as he attended the Graceland memorial for Lisa Marie Presley.
The Hollywood star was joined by his model girlfriend Kaia Gerber, 21, as he turned up to pay his respects to the late daughter of music icon Elvis.
Austin, 31, appeared downbeat as he was spotted arriving at Graceland dressed all in black with his natural blonde hair making him almost unrecognisable to his appearance in the movie where played Lisa Marie's tragic father.
Austin was reportedly seated in the second row for the public service which took place on the lawn of the Memphis-based mansion.
Austin says he is 'heartbroken' over loss of Lisa Marie (Steve Cohn/REX/Shutterstock)Seated in the row in front was the Presley family with Lisa Marie's mother Priscilla Presley, daughter Riley Keough, half-brother Navarone Garcia, ex-husband Michael Lockwood and their 14-year-old daughters Finley and Harper and her late son Benjamin’s girlfriend Diana Jay, according to the Metro.
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In the third row, Elvis director Baz Luhrmann and his costume designer wife Catherine Martin were seated behind Austin and Kaia.
Austin was seen extending his condolences as he hugged Lisa Marie's daughter Finley just moments before the service began.
The memorial saw Priscilla address the crowd with an emotional speech, a speech by Lisa's daugther Riley was read by her husband and Alanis Morissette and Guns N’ Roses’ star Axl Rose performed.
Austin previously admitted that his heart is "shattered" after learning of Lisa Marie's death.
Austin was supported by girlfriend Kaia Gerber at the service (Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Austin played Elvis in the movie biopic (Hugh Stewart)He told Variety: "My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie.
"I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared. Her warmth, her love and her authenticity will always be remembered."
Legendary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann shared a photo of Lisa Marie with Austin to his Instagram page as she paid tribute to the late star.
He captioned the image: "Over the last year, the entire Elvis movie family and I have felt the privilege of Lisa Marie’s kind embrace.
"Her sudden, shocking loss has devastated people all around the world. I know her fans everywhere join me in sharing prayers of love and support with her mother, Priscilla, and her wonderful daughters Riley, Finley and Harper.
Austin was with Priscilla and Lisa Marie at the Golden Globes just two days before her death (REX/Shutterstock for HFPA)"Lisa Marie, we will miss your warmth, your smile, your love."
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Just two days before her death Lisa Marie heaped praise on Austin at the Golden Globes for his portrayal of her father in Elvis.
She said: "It was mind-blowing. Truly mind-blowing. I really didn’t know what to do with myself after I saw it. I had to take like five days to process it, because it was so incredible and so spot on and so authentic."
Following her death and funeral service members of the public have been encouraged to donate to The Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation in lieu of leaving flowers for Lisa Marie.