How old was Elvis Presley when he died?

He was, and always will be The King! It wasn't an overdose! It was a heart attack. Admittedly it may have been encouraged by the many prescription drugs he took, but the blame rests with Parker. He encouraged Elvis' use of drugs purely to get him on stage. For the last three years of his life, Elvis was doing NINE gigs a week. Every evening and two matinées. Parker worked him to death, the greedy scumbag.

Donna, people have wanted you to believe that rumor. But at the time of Elvis Presley's death on August 16, 1977. There was a family member, who took it upon themselves, to take a photograph of the body, & sold it to a publication, for profit, & proof of his death.

Donna Houltberg, it's not about who is right, or who is wrong. It's about having the "burden of proof" to backup a person's credibility.

Kit Shibley, I agree with your response. But drug use has been a thorn in the side of entertainers for many years, past & present. What you had in this situation, was a man, just like Michael Jackson, who doctors wouldn't say no to, when it came to drugs being prescribed to them.

I catch those episodes of Autopsy. They did Elvis years ago. He was on opiates and other meds. That combined with peanut butter and banana sandwiches caused blockages and he couldn't relieve himself. This strain caused his heart to stop and he died in the bathroom!

Chris Koester, actually, it's all about being knowledgeable of history, past & present.

We can't go on together with suspicious minds

Like JFK or 911 I remember what I was doing and who I was with on that day.

I have had questions I have submitted rejected for too short an answer so how come this one that is even shorter than I have ever done got through?

illonabird, you just reminded me of my dad, exactly what he used to say, and of course right 😀

I had no idea he was that young!

ELVIS PRESLEY DIDN'T DIE OF AGE 42 HE DIE FEW YEARS AGO 3-4YEARS AS POLICE OF GRACELAND FIND ELVIS UNDER THE TREE WAS WEARING A BIG WHITE BEAR AND HE WAS A BIG FAT OLD MAN / WAS ELVIS PRESLEY.

Everyone ultimately dies of heart failure.

TCOB: RIP.

Taryn Brown, Wow does it matter after all these years. He's dead, he was robbed by all his hanger ons that just wanted his money including his family. But Made some good songs though

He had medical history of heart disease. His mother also had the same disorder. He also suffered from glaucoma and diabetes. You only have to view his last live performance of Unchained Melody to see that he was not well. Yet he was still able to sing that song so hauntingly beautiful. Fans like myself know that the prescription drugs did not help his condition. However, there was no cover up as you suggested. He did have a heart attack. His doctor was under suspicion for the prescription drugs he was taking just like MJ. However, who said no to Elvis!

Sad his life came to such destruction in the end he was so loved and still is globally the KING will always be the KING

I saw Elvis perform 4 times in Kansas City,Mo. Loved every second!!!

tesla alset, Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Jerry Edwards, "No verdict was returned"

tesla alset, Polly want a cracker.

James Curtis, Typical! It's always someone else's fault! need to own our own behaviour

Remember that sad day well we were all in shock.