Elvis Presley Death – Elvis Presley Died 16 August 1977 Elvis Aaron Presley, born 8 January 1935 in Tupelo Mississippi Elvis died 16 August 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee
Elvis Presley Death – He died on 16 August 1977 at his home Graceland in Memphis. His body was found by girlfriend, Ginger Alden in the upstairs bathroom. Ginger summoned Joe Esposito & Al Strada and Dr Nick. All efforts to revive Elvis were futile. Elvis had probably been dead for many hours by the time his body was found. Elvis had not gone to bed at his customary time, between six and seven am. At about 2.30pm the Memphis Fire Department rescue unit arrive at Graceland who rush seven mile to the Baptist Memorial Hospital. Elvis was pronounced “dead on arrival” after an 30 minute attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He was pronounced clinically dead at on the steps of the Baptist Hospital, Memphis. Elvis Aaron Presley was pronounced dead at 3.30pm on the 16 August 1977 by his physician, Dr. George Nichopoulos
Elvis Presley Death – Elvis Funeral
Elvis Death – Dr Francisco, chief medical examiner of Shelby County conducted the three-hour autopsy on Elvis upon Vernon Presley’s request. Dr Francisco ruled Elvis died as a result of coronary arrhythmia (an irregular beating of the heart resulting from myocardial infarction) Elvis real “cause of death” revealed more than originally reported to the media is a bid to retain Elvis Presley reputation as the King of Rock n Roll. The month of August turns Elvis fans thoughts and prayers to the death of Elvis Presley. Thousands commemorate Elvis Presley Death by making the pilgrimage to Memphis to pay their respects at Elvis’ Graceland graveside. Many fan clubs organize events to remember the life and times of their idol. Others, like myself, will play their favorite Elvis CD and reflect. Millions will watch the vigil live on Graceland’s cam.
Vernon Presley laying a red rose (his son’s favorite flower)
on Elvis Presley’s tombstone
Every August, fans pay tribute to the King with a candlelight vigil on the anniversary of his death, and this year, police estimated attendance at around 35,000. Thats a sharp falloff from the previous years vigil, which attracted 75,000 fans and 500 people touring the mansion every houraccording to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. The fact that 2017 marked a nice round number for the anniversary (40 years) seemed to have a lot to do with the phenomenal crowd size. Indeed, the big anniversaries regularly draw more and more vigil attendees 35,000 on the 25th anniversary (when it rained), and closer to 50,000 on the 30th.
The theory that interest in Elvis is fading due to an aging fan base is also silly, according to EPE, which estimates that 30% of both Graceland visitors and the nine million Elvis Presley Facebook fans are under the age of 35. The facts speak for themselves!
Fact 1. Elvis ‘ life, has been written about in 1,234 biographies
Fact 2. Elvis has his own exhibit in 5 Presidential libraries
Fact 3. Elvis is thee subject of at least 61 characterizations in movies, TV and in plays
Fact 4. Graceland has been visited by over 18 million per year
Fact 5. Elvis has sold 44.5 million albums since the iTunes era began
Fact 6. Elvis Presley is honored by 5 Music Hall of Fame
Fact 7. Elvis has 34 statues around the world.
Fact 8. Elvis has 110 markers, at present
Fact 9. Elvis Image is featured in 56 Wax Museums
Fact 10, Elvis is referenced in 1,000 biographies of other celebrities, some of whom met him for only five minutes, like Colin Powell