August 16, 2023, marks the death anniversary of Elvis Presley. Once again, thousands of dedicated fans flock to Graceland to celebrate Elvis Week and attend the candlelight vigil for the late King of Rock and Roll.
Elvis Presley’s Death: One of the World’s Greatest Losses
If there is one date that sticks in the minds of Elvis Presley fans worldwide, it is August 16, 1977. This is the one day you can ask any fan where they were when they heard the news of Elvis’ passing, and most can recall in great detail the impact the information had on them.
When the news of Elvis’ shocking death broke, fans everywhere were devastated. It is 46 years to the date that Elvis Presley died after suffering cardiac arrest at age 42. The music icon passed away at his Graceland mansion.
Numerous stories continue to circulate detailing that awful morning when Elvis Presley’s lifeless body was discovered on the bathroom floor. Paramedics rushed to Gracleand and worked to revive him, but sadly their attempts failed. He was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, where further attempts to resuscitate him failed. The news spread like wildfire.
Mourning Fans Flock to Graceland For King’s Death Anniversary
By the next day, when the gates were opened for mourners to view Elvis’ body, the crowd was estimated at 20,000. When the gates closed at 6:30 p.m., about 80,000 fans had passed by Elvis’ coffin. Many had come from different parts of the country, many from other parts of the world.
On August 18, 1977, an estimated 80,000 lined the streets outside of Graceland and paid their respects as Elvis Presley’s funeral procession left the gates of his beloved home—those who could not be there in person watched from their homes during the televised live event.
Every year since that tragic, tragic date of August 16, 1977, fans have flocked to Graceland to honor and pay their respects to the late King of Rock and Roll. Wednesday, August 16, 2023, marks 46 years since his passing, and fans continue to honor the most remarkable entertainment icon of all time.
Graceland Visitors Share Double Heartache During Elvis Presley Week
This year’s anniversary reveals Presley family fans sharing twice the heartache as they honor not only Elvis’s memory but his only daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s as well. Sadly Lisa Marie passed away earlier this year on January 12 from a bowel obstruction at 54.
Lisa Marie lies at rest at Graceland near her late father and son, Benjamin Storm Keough. This year fans attending the candlelight vigil at Graceland will also pay tribute to Elvis’ only child Lisa Marie.
50th Anniversary of Elvis Presley’s Death Inches Near
It has been nearly five decades since the death of Elvis Presley. Despite that, Elvis remains one of the most beloved and adored entertainers ever. Fans have continued to devour any Presley family-related news for more than four decades.
Over the years, many conspiracy theories and interesting facts surfaced about Elvis Presley, especially regarding his death. One subject, in particular, many fans continue to find interesting surrounds the controversy of his death certificate.
The document has not been released publicly and remains protected under Tennessee law. Presley’s death certificate is set for release in 2027, 50 years after his death.
Conspiracy theorists believe that the hold placed on Elvis Presley’s death certificate could hold an extraordinary meaning. Rumors state some fans think the 50-year-death anniversary could be the day the King returns to his kingdom.
Many Fans Believe Elvis Is Still Alive
According to some who believe Elvis Presley faked his death in 1977, the 50-year anniversary may reveal some interesting news. Some believe it will find Elvis Presley coming out of hiding to explain the reasons behind his actions.
Mind you; if this conspiracy theory holds any amount of truth, it would be one of the most incredible and exciting stories of all time. Sadly, many find the possibility hard to believe and entirely out of the question because despite being in poor health in 2027, Elvis Presley would be 95 years old.
Logic leads even the strongest conspiracy believers to say that even if Elvis Presley didn’t die on August 16, 1977, as fans are led to believe. Considering his health issues and family history, he would have passed away long before reaching 2027. What are your thoughts? Do you believe the release of Elvis Presley’s death certificate in 2027 will release some family secrets?