From Cheeseburgers to Tragic End: The Untold Story of Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley, who would have celebrated his 89th birthday this week, had been consuming a mix of medications and had been given nearly 9,000 pills, vials, and injections in the seven months leading up to his demise.

The legendary musician was discovered unconscious on the floor of his bathroom at the age of 42.

Once revered for his charismatic stage presence, chart-topping tracks, and charisma, Elvis's life took a somber turn in his final days.

He grappled with weight gain, constipation, paranoia, and a profound sense of desolation.

The once vibrant performer struggled even to rise from his bed.

Elvis's weight had surged to 25 stone as he isolated himself in his room, indulging in copious amounts of cheeseburgers and being inundated with numerous prescriptions amounting to almost 9,000 doses in the months before his passing.

According to his nurse Letitia Henley, Elvis was profoundly unhappy.

He was disheartened by the process of aging and the absence of a beloved partner.

Despite being introduced to numerous young women by his friends, he found no connection with them due to the void left by his former love, Priscilla.

The tragic discovery of Elvis's lifeless body was made by his devastated fiancée, Ginger Alden, on Tuesday, August 16, 1977.

In a detailed account, we delve into the final hours of the Jailhouse Rock icon – from his last appointments to his parting moments.

On the day preceding his death:

In the late afternoon of Monday, August 15, 1977, Elvis spent quality time with his daughter Lisa Marie and fiancée Ginger, although he only arose from slumber in the later part of the day.

Despite his invitation for Ginger to move in with him, which she declined, she often spent the night at his estate.

She reflected on their relationship, mentioning, “He had asked me to move into Graceland but I never did and he said, ‘I respect you for that'.

I just didn't at the time.

It wasn't my way.”

Later that evening, around 10:30 pm, Elvis and Ginger visited his private dentist, Lester Hoffman, seeking treatment for a persistent toothache.

The dentist prescribed pain relievers, sleeping aids, and other medications to alleviate Elvis's discomfort.

On the day of his tragic demise:

Shortly after midnight, Elvis and Ginger returned to Graceland, where fans caught a glimpse of him waving at them, marking the final photographed moment of the music legend.

Clad in black sunglasses, Elvis drove through the estate gates.

During the early hours, at around 2:15 am, Elvis contacted his doctor, Dr. George Nichopoulos, pleading for additional pain medication.

Subsequently, he was provided with six Dilaudid tablets, which were retrieved by his step-brother Ricky Stanley from a 24-hour pharmacy.

In the early morning hours, at approximately 4 am, Elvis invited his cousin Billy and wife Jo for a game of racquetball, despite the inclement weather.

Displaying a touch of showmanship, Elvis claimed he could control the weather and halted the rain temporarily.

Following a minor injury during the game, they adjourned to an area near the court where Elvis serenaded them with songs on the piano.

After spending time with family, Elvis retired to his bedroom at 5 am, ingesting a combination of prescription drugs in a bid to induce sleep.

As the morning progressed, Elvis's struggle to rest continued, prompting him to request more medication from Ricky, albeit unsuccessfully.

Subsequently, Nurse Henley reluctantly administered a smaller dosage of drugs to aid in Elvis's insomnia.

Around 9:30 am, following his medication intake, Elvis informed Ginger of his intention to use the bathroom.

Dressed in gold pajamas and carrying a book titled “The Scientific Search for the Face of Jesus” by Frank Adams, Elvis, known for his chronic constipation, embarked on what turned out to be his final visit to the bathroom.

Despite Ginger's caution against falling asleep, Elvis assured her that he wouldn't.

Later in the afternoon, at 2 pm, Ginger discovered Elvis unresponsive on the bathroom floor, assuming he had merely fainted.

Emergency services were summoned, and Elvis was rushed to Baptist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:30 pm.

The subsequent autopsy report, sealed for 50 years by the Presley family, heightened speculation surrounding the circumstances of Elvis's demise.

Chief investigator Dan Warlick suggested that Elvis may have succumbed while straining on the toilet, further fueling the mysteries surrounding the King of Rock ‘n' Roll's untimely passing.