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Tragic: 10 Myths About Elvis Presley's Death

Tania Calderón / January 1, 2025 - 11:50 pm

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Elvis Faked His Own Death:
This myth suggests that Elvis faked his death to escape the pressures of fame. Despite his well-documented passing in 1977, some believe he's still alive and in hiding.

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The Mafia Was Involved:
This myth speculates that the Mafia played a role in Elvis's death due to his alleged connections with organized crime. There's no substantial proof of this conspiracy theory.

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Elvis's Ghost Haunts Graceland:
Stories persist that Elvis's ghost haunts his former home, Graceland. These claims are largely anecdotal and have no scientific basis.

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Elvis Is in Witness Protection: This myth suggests that Elvis entered the federal witness protection program for some undisclosed reason. This theory lacks any credible evidence and is highly unlikely.

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Elvis Lives as a Lookalike:
This myth proposes that Elvis didn't fake his death but instead hired a lookalike to assume his identity and live a quiet life. Again, there's no credible evidence to back this theory.

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Preservation in Cryonics:
Some believe that Elvis's body was preserved through cryonics, a process where the body is frozen with the hope of future revival. In reality, Elvis was buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis.

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The Autopsy Cover-Up:
Some conspiracy theories claim that the results of Elvis's autopsy were concealed to hide the real cause of his death. However, there's no credible evidence supporting this idea.

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Elvis Died of an Overdose:
While Elvis had struggled with prescription drug abuse, the official cause of death was cardiac arrhythmia, which was likely related to his obesity and other health issues.

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The Bathroom Incident:
A popular myth suggests that Elvis died in the bathroom while using the toilet. Although he was found in the bathroom, the official cause of death was a heart attack, not due to falling off the toilet.

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Elvis Was Murdered:
Some conspiracy theories claim that Elvis was murdered to silence him or due to his involvement in illegal activities. However, there's no credible evidence to support this claim.

There are several myths and conspiracy theories surrounding the death of Elvis Presley. While his death has been extensively investigated and confirmed to be due to natural causes, these myths persist.

10 Myths About Elvis Presley's Passing

Click through to discover some of the craziest myths about the "King of Rock n' Roll'"s death.

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