Elvis Presley, a cultural icon of the 20th century and the 'King of Rock and Roll,' was born on Jan. 8, 1935. Despite his humble beginnings, the musician and actor grew up to become one of the biggest names in rock and roll history. On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis died of heart failure due to his drug addiction. He was 42. Take a look back at one of the world's most popular musical icons.

Originally Published: January 8, 2023 at 12:00 AM EST

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