Elvis Presley Died 45 Years Ago

Austin Butler’s sexually charged portrayal of Presley is introducing young fans to a classic

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nearly forgotten, style of rock-star performance

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Elvis Presley was found dead in the bathroom of his palatial Graceland estate in Memphis

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officially of cardiac arrest, but the medicine cabinet of prescription drugs in his system surely didn’t help.

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In the decades since, reviving Presley and his legacy has become a recurring pop-culture ritual.

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The campaigns have included a jukebox musical, numerous reissues and lavish box sets

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an EDM remix, documentaries (most recently 2018’s Elvis Presley: The Searcher)

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