Elvis has left the building.
Despite decades of conspiracy theories suggesting otherwise, Priscilla Presley isn’t buying into any speculation about Elvis Presley ’s death. In a recent interview with People magazine for their September cover story, the King of Rock and Roll’s ex-wife set the record straight.
To put it simply: Elvis Presley did, in fact, die on Aug. 16, 1977.
"There's been so much that's untruthful out there," Priscilla tells the publication. "Things like Elvis is still alive and hidden somewhere."
"I wish he was still alive," she adds.
How Did Elvis Presley Die?
Presley was just 42 years old when he passed away in Memphis, Tenn. He was not in great health prior to being found on the floor of his master bathroom by his fiance at the time, Ginger Alden. Unconsci