He abused antihistamines, tranquilizers such as Valium, barbiturates, Quaaludes, sleeping pills, hormones and laxatives, for the constipation. Elvis Presley skyrocketed to fame in the 1950s. Elvis Presleys former private nurse Letetia Henley Kirk has had the King on her mind. "Elvis knew there was something terribly wrong with his body, something more than the colon, the liver, the medication," said Presleys hairstylist Larry Geller. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. And it was his girlfriend Ginger Alden who found the rock and roll star's body with his pyjama bottoms around his ankles and his bottom in the air. Exactly what caused Elvis Presley's death remains shrouded in mystery. Put simply, the strain of attempting to defecate compressed the singer's abdominal aorta, shutting down his heart.". By the mid-70s, Presley was in declining physical and mental health, history.com reported. It never came to fruition. The singer, who made teenage girls hysterical with his movie star looks, catchy songs and gyrating. says Rockwell, adding that "alot is given away when an artist becomes famous that they are ill-prepared for.". And there's your clue "swollen" Elvis was retaining water big time at the time of his death. Elvis was a sick man who hid a lot of his weakness to fill concert venues and support his family. You'd have been out of there faster than a scratched cat. Elvis was taken by ambulance to the Baptist Memorial Hospital, where the medical staff was known to be more discrete than the far-closer Methodist South Hospital. The book, "Elvis Presley: A Southern Life," also reported that the autopsy "confirmed what his doctors already knew: Elvis was chronically ill with diabetes, glaucoma, and constipation.". To coincide with the commemoration of Presleys passing, Hoedel will be in Memphis to participate in several events and will be traveling to the U.K. for the "Strictly Elvis Festival" from Sept. 10 to 17. Here's his response. They show a tired and very sick man, aged beyond his years and sweating profusely. Some experts agree Elvis may have been performing at a feverish pace to meet fans' demands at the expense of his well-being. In many ways, the Jungle Room was perfect for the task. Like so many rock stars, including Michael Jackson and Prince, Elvis employed an all-too-willing physician to feed his addiction and hasten his death. In a toxicology report, weeks after his death, Elvis' blood was found to have had extremely high levels of the opiates Dilaudid, Percodan, Demerol and codeine, as well as Quaaludes. He was miserable because hed gained so much weight. Using this knowledge she states she was able to trace back every single one of his ailments which he suffered as a child including glaucoma, heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. Legal Statement. In recent years, Hollywood has tried to spread awareness about thehuman aspects of celebrities. By then, he really needs a lot of medication to achieve any form of sleep And hes taking things like Valium to achieve sleep because he literally cannot sleep any other way. His body was swollen, he struggled to sleep, he was said to be constipated and everything just hurt. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. "It doesn't get better than that. At some point, Presley headed to the bathroom where he experienced a cardiac event. Hoedel, an historian, claims it was not a coincidence, that Presleys mother, Gladys, died at 46 and Presley at 42. Elvis Presley during a performance at NBC Studios in Burbank, CA. It was a time when Presleys daughter Lisa Marie Presley, as a child, came to visit Graceland. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Did he really fire Colonel Tom Parker onstage in Las Vegas? The last decade of his life had seen his health take a dramatic nose dive. "Not getting to know them well, shortly after Elvis passed away, I was extremely disappointed to see the character of some that Elvis had around him," she said in a 2019 interview with Elvis' Australian fan club while promoting her book Elvis and Ginger: Elvis Presley's Fiance and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Presley, once a former teen idol, had gained a considerable amount of weight. He had weaknesses. Prior to his death, Presley was visually no longer the hip-swaying "Elvis the Pelvis" sex symbol. In 1980, the not-so-good doctor was indicted again for overprescribing to Presley as well as Jerry Lee Lewis, but was acquitted again. After all these years people still want to know what happened to the "King." As he began to age, his mental health problems began to surface and people didn't know what to make of that, because many assume that type of person should be impervious to human issues," says Carla Manly, a clinical psychologist and author ofJoy from Fear. Since he died 45years ago, he has becomethe butt of "fat Elvis" jokes and is still mocked over the circumstances of his death. As recorded in Rolling Stone, the three bodyguards co-wrote a tell-all biography of Elvis that was released only days before his death. His eye was staring straight ahead and blood red.". But Donna Rockwell, a clinical psychologist specializing in celebrity mental health, says the cultural mockery of imperfect stars speaks to "a part of human nature we're not particularly proud of. One of these problems was Elvis megacolon. Indeed, the other two pathologists later admitted that Francisco was covering up the real cause of death at the request of Elviss mortified family who were concerned about the singers reputation. "When he played Vegas, he played two shows a day for 30 days thats 60 shows. This manifested most egregiously in March 1977 during two stops in Louisiana. Presley was found unresponsive at Graceland. During the final months of his life, Elvis Presley was said to be in a lot of physical pain. "[I see it as] a story of survival. Elvis Presley is seen performing on June 20, 1977. The Colonel owes a lot of money in gambling debts and some of the guys will be in bad financial shape if I dont keep working. He did start abusing drugs including amphetamines, opioids and sedatives as a teenager and is known to have had an appalling diet. Elvis Presley's Health and Legacy. His sudden death led to rumors that he died from an overdose or even a horrible case of constipation. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Evidence from the official autopsy, medical professionals and Sallys book all point to the same thing, that Elvis had serious health issues long before his death in 1977. Those sexy dance moves helped make Elvis famous, but they also foretold what lay in store for him. According to a 1977 review in Alexandria Town Talk, the first show in Alexandria lasted less than an hour before Elvis had to leave the stage. And driven to continue performing by Colonel Parker and others. But who knows? Elvis had a way of getting what he wanted, said Kirk. (Photo by Gary Null & Frank Carroll/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images). The death of Elvis Presley came with a shock and sadness, one hot summer day--August 16th, 1977. . When the toxicology report came back several weeks later, however, Elvis blood was found to contain very high levels of the opiates Dilaudid, Percodan, Demerol, and codeine as well as Quaaludes. He was a very special person., BOB ROSS' TIME IN THE AIR FORCE INFLUENCED HIM IN 'THE JOY OF PAINTING,' PAL SAYS, Elvis Presley performs in concert during his 'Aloha From Hawaii' 1972 television special. Home Health News Elvis Presley health: The star was destined to die young full list of his health issues, We use your sign-up to provide content in ways youve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The book alleges that during the second show of that fourth tour, Presley, who was semiconscious, had his head dunked in a bucket of ice water. After years of drug abuse, the once lithe star weighed in at 25 stone and had spent months barricaded in his bedroom gorging on platters of cheeseburgers. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. He once told me, You never hear Superman asking for help.", "The touring is difficult," Hoedel explained. And you have to remember, this was a time when people really didnt talk about their health like they do now. ", "In the end, somebody who has a mental health issue, who is a celebrity, will often have a more difficult time because to really successfully recover from a mental health problem or addiction,you actually need a great deal of humility. He missed Priscilla. ", "Its been documented that right before he went on his last tour, he had phone conversations with several people where he said, I just dont feel good,'" she shared. Theres no one to blame - certainly not Elvis. Dr. A hint of air expelled from his nose. In the end, he died a lonely man whose ornate home became the embodiment of Heartbreak Hotel., Left: Austin Butler stars as the American heartthrob through the years:as a rocking teen who eventually spirals under the crumblingpressureof success, money and power. Dan Warlick, chief investigator for the Tennessee Office of the State Chief Medical Examiner, attended the autopsy and fuelled the popular theory that Elvis died while straining to go to the toilet. Hoedel claimed that those who knew Presley were worried about how much physical anguish and stress he was enduring to keep up with a non-stop schedule. The truth is more complex. It was claimed that over the last 20 months of Elvis' life, Dr. Nick prescribed him over 12,000 pills. Suffering high blood pressure, liver damage, glaucoma and an enlarged colon Presley died of a heart attack in his bathroom, his body pumped full of prescription pills, many administered by Letetia. Throughout Elvis' career, he was surrounded by a crew of friends, hangers-on, and enablers that were casually dubbed the "Memphis Mafia." "If it had been a drug overdose, [Elvis] would have slipped into an increasing state of slumber. In 2020, Hoedel wrote a book titled "Elvis: Destined to Die Young," which explored the late music icons health history and what contributed to his early demise. These efforts do not right the wrongs of the past. However, another part of thelegacy of the "King of Rock 'n'Roll" is his untimely death. This kitschy new incarnation of his identity at the time of his death what many refer to as "Old Elvis" led to him becoming a new sort of posthumous icon, with many claiming his passing was faked and that Elvis was either alive on a private island somewhere or abducted by aliens. Five of those disease processes, she says, were present from birth. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images). He had this terrible heart, so he died suddenly, within seconds, as he was trying to sit on the commode., Fortunately, the Elvis movie spares us any final scenes like that ending instead with actual clips from one of Presleys last concerts. Williams herself recently told a photographer that she is "formerly retired" and wants to appear on shows including "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and "The View.". "People think: Oh, you're a star or you have money. ", Even Tish lives with pain surrounding Elvis' death, which she said came as "a complete shock" to her. Hoedel said Presley was "worried" about his health deteriorating. He said: "Id have to classify Elviss death as an accident. Slurring his words. The critics noted his weight gain when reviewing his public appearances. According to Practical Pain Management irrational and illogical behaviour can also occur after sustaining a heavy blow to the head. It's more difficult to project onto that person that idealof perfection.". A diagnostic screening tool for EDS didnt exist when Elvis was alive and few physicians were even aware of the condition. He felt the pressure. "So when we see a celebrity altered in any way, we can say 'Oh, see, they faltered,'or 'They're not perfect.' Meanwhile, though his adoption of African-American musical traditions is a bone of contention for many listeners today, in his heyday it was a powerful way to put non-white rhythms in front of segregated audiences. I think he was awake for three days. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He gave his rings to his fans during concerts. He knew he was not going to be able to perform like he wanted to., We shared many hours together, she continued. Thats not enough for a man who culturally shifted our universe. "It's more difficult to project onto somebody who's showing their fault lines. Tennant reviewed the autopsy report, medical records and a confidential 161-page private investigation, and testified as a defense witness for Nichopoulos, who would be acquitted of charges of overprescribing drugs. According to the New York Daily News, by the end of his life Elvis was consuming enough calories to feed several people every day. Later that afternoon, a team of pathologists, Drs. ELVIS PRESLEYS PAL WINK MARTINDALE REVEALS WHY HE BROKE DOWN AFTER SEEING THE KING FOR THE LAST TIME, Linda Thompson (left) posing with her then-boyfriend Elvis Presley and her parents. According to Elvis: Destined to Die Young, the singer's downward spiral, punctuated by health problems routinely written off as the consequences of addiction, could have been caused by. When it comes to public figures and mental health, Manly notes that it is often difficult for those constantly in the spotlight to seek help. At the time, little was understood about auto-immune conditions, but these days they are known to cause most of the symptoms Elvis displayed, from chronic pain, irrational behaviour, obesity and enlarged and diseased organs like hearts and bowels. ", Review: Austin Butler rules as the King, butBaz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' is an unchained mess. Since the June 2022release of BazLuhrmann's"Elvis,"starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, discourse surrounding Presley's life and death has become all shook up. And then it became about his health He achieved the American dream, but he was also human. He said he has made it a point to ask every one of his patients about possible head trauma, and noted that . Elvis did indeed suffer from heart problems aggravated by an excessive use of drugs, but Tennant believes the ultimate cause of his death was a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a major cause of intractable pain and other chronic health problems. The touring doesnt help. Some expertsagreeElvis may have been performing at a feverish pace to meet fans' demands at the expense of his well-being. Forrest Tennant, author of The Strange Medical Saga of Elvis Presley, believed that the singer was actually suffering from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder . there was another problem: Elvis Presley's issue with prescription drug abuse. He had back pain, digestive troubles, and eye afflictions, including glaucoma. He was hospitalised again in 1975 with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a condition called megacolon, whereby the large intestine becomes distended and can allow toxins to flood the body. Elvis Presley was pronounced dead at 3:30 p.m. This can lead to constipation which the star was famously trying to rid when he passed away. If Presley werealive today, he would be 88. He explained: "The position of Elvis Presley's body was such that he was about to sit down on the commode when the seizure occurred. He . That same year, Presley became involved with 1972s Miss Tennessee Linda Thompson. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. He was later pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Kirk, her husband and their daughters soon found themselves living in Graceland. The pressure to perform, the loss of privacy and the incessant public scrutinycan also cause anxiety and depression leaving some to cope with medications, alcohol or other substances to reduce stress. Savannah Guthrie left the "Today" show during Tuesday's live broadcast amid Hoda Kotb's absence from the NBC morning show. But in 1976, all three were fired to "cut back on expenses." He was not prejudice at all. Psychologists say efforts to reimagine celebrities as more than their stardomand wealth succeed in destigmatizing and humanizingthe mental health conversation. His friends kept pimping him with pretty 17- and 18-year-old girls but he had nothing in common with them. He would also often say "God, I hurt all over." (Red had known the singer since the '50s.) The outlet noted that during the last two years of his life, Presley made erratic stage appearances and lived nearly as a recluse. He was a very spiritual person, she explained. All rights reserved. Presley was a long-time abuser of opiates, which not only kill pain but also cause savage constipation. All rights reserved. ", Additionally, a report from the tabloid The Sun shows that Priscilla considered depictions of Elvis as a bystander in his own life to be inaccurate, only that he was dismissive of attempts to help him get treatment. One of the reasons Elvis turned to the medication was pain. The setlist included many of his classic hits like "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," and "Jailhouse Rock," as well as newer numbers like "Hurt" and his cover of "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Elvis at the end of his life had more issues than the biopic cared to admit. But with his life ended, those who loved him could now remember the man he'd once been, revolutionizing rock music with his energy, charisma, and raw talent. She walked past the painting, and she took her little fingers and blew a kiss and said, I love you, daddy. I melted right away.. But according to "Elvis," overwhelming demand from fans played a part in his fall. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images). ", Why mental health is 'personal' for the singer, actress, Why celebrity mental health struggles matter, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Dealing with addiction and health issues and having a difficult time adjusting to the shifting cultural climate of the '60s and '70s, Elvis died a Vegas showman rather than a groundbreaking rocker. He needed a full-time nurse and apparently refused to bathe throughout 1975, causing him to develop sores on his body. In December 1976, after a brief courtship, the singer gave her a $70,000 engagement ring an expenditure that many thought was more for show than actual sentiment. The jury thought Dr. Nick was acting in the best interests of the patient (an extremely improbable conclusion, it seems to this doctor) and was acquitted. Elvis Presley with his girlfriend Ginger Alden in March 1977 in Hawaii. The world thinks he has everything, and yet the happiness isnt there. The autopsy showed that Elvis was massively obese, had extensive plaques in his arteries and had a very enlarged heart. Presley was born inTupelo,Mississippi, on Jan.8, 1935, and died in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 16, 1977. Numerous documentaries have exposed. When critics and fans describe Elvis in his later years, one term used is "Fat Elvis." I gently turned his face toward me. Early on, these were heavily pushed by his manager, the infamous "Colonel" Tom Parker, who many believe swindled the naive young Elvis while running him ragged. 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Why was he in so much pain? Treatments for these conditions put Elvis in the hospital several times between 1973 and his death four years later. Why would you want to go out and have people staring at you and judging youall the time?" What were Elvis Presley's health issues that plagued him during his short life? '", But in the case of Elvis, Manly notes, it would have been "muchmore difficultthan your average Joe, who isn't worried about how people will be looking at him. While he was also taking many dangerous pharmaceuticals throughout his life, it was the heart disease caused by his bad diet that ultimately killed him. ", ELVIS PRESLEY BECAME A ROCK 'N' ROLL ICON WITH THE HELP OF MEMPHIS CLOTHIER: THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING'. I gently raised one eyelid. Everyones relying on me. This was especially true during the last year of his life, when he was deep in his chemical dependency and had left behind many of the loyal friends of his youth. But for Tennant, that wasn't enough to explain the long list of maladies that afflicted the rock star from the late 1960s onwards. But especially in his later years, he developed a range of phobias and obsessions, had trouble sleeping and gradually relied on drugs to get through the day. Austin Butler's 'Elvis' acting lessons began when Tom Hanks delivered a typewriter to his door, Netflix's "Blonde," starring Ana de Armas, (Marilyn Monroe)'s public and private selves. or redistributed. The singers incredibly unhealthy diet consisting mostly of cheeseburgers and chronic constipation inevitably contributed to these problems. On the day that Presley died, the Colonel was already planning the start of his next tour. This biographical musical drama chronicles the rock legend's rise to stardom, marriage toPriscilla Presley and overall legacy. His medicine chest was filled with amber-colored, white-topped vials of medications, in doses no responsible doctor would have prescribed. 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