Elvis died 45 years ago today…

Oh yes he did didn't he? Gorgeous man.

DD2 (39) says he was indecently beautiful when younger. I know what she means. Always preferred him to UK Cliff.

Never a fan, bit before my time.

Before my time too really but I saw sense eventually!

I loved him,his music and his looks.I still feel emotional when I hear his music or see a film of him.

Loved him, it`s hard to believe he`s been dead for longer than he lived.

We were on a beach in the South of France and opened the English papers we had bought. It was a complete shock to us and the dozens of Brits who came to read our paper.

An interesting theory here, that Elvis inherited a faulty gene from his mother. She died at 46 and Elvis died at 42 so it's quite possible and shouldn't be dismissed.

Elvis inherited a faulty gene

DH was an Elvis fan and heard the news on the kitchen radio. He yelled up the stairs, ‘Oh No! The King’s dead!’

I thought, What’s he on about? The king’s been dead since 1952!’

It wasn’t a shock though as there’d been lots of reports about Elvis’s declining health and his appearance was alarming.

Sad he died so young.

Indecently beautiful

Absolutely.

Elsewhere we have been discussing if Rod Stewart is ‘good looking’.

No contest.

Elvis was sex on legs in his prime.

I liked his voice but was never keen on him.

Chestnut

An interesting theory here, that Elvis inherited a faulty gene from his mother. She died at 46 and Elvis died at 42 so it's quite possible and shouldn't be dismissed.

Elvis inherited a faulty gene

I can’t help thinking of ‘Duelling Banjos’ from Deliverance as I’m reading this. ?

I wasn’t a fan but remember reading about his death. We were living in Seychelles at the time and one of our friends was devastated when she heard the news.

Chestnut

An interesting theory here, that Elvis inherited a faulty gene from his mother. She died at 46 and Elvis died at 42 so it's quite possible and shouldn't be dismissed.

Elvis inherited a faulty gene

Quite an interesting read, Chestnut. Thank you for sharing the link.

I thought his untimely death was due to substance abuse.

I still beLieve he’s the most handsome man I ve ever seen

I have always believed Elvis died with a genetic defect
as his mum died very similarly as you suggested Chestnut

There simply has never been any man who could compete
Even when he put weight on I still found him immensely attractive I don’t think he had an easy ride being famous

Yes BlueBelle Exceptionally handsome. I saw a picture of him once with the caption 'Elvis looking more handsome than ten movie stars'.

Surely it isn't incest if they were first cousins who married? Incest is for much closer relationships although somehow marrying your cousin is always frowned upon even though it is not illegal.

I remember the day Elvis died. It was a complete shock to me. I was 16 and remember crying it was such a shock. I haven't cried for any celebrity dying since.

Funnily enough, I have just set up a playlist to listen to Elvis in the car. As Avenged SevenFold (a Progressive Metal Band) is my other go to car music, it makes a significant change.

Icanhandthemback I was much older than you but just like you it is the only celeb I ve ever cried over when he died I thought he must have been so alone and lost when he died

The mention of incest is just the Daily Mail being dramatic to grab your attention. First cousins marrying is not really incest, and not illegal. They often marry with no problems, but if there was a faulty gene involved then the close relationship might be relevant.
Smileless2012 Substance abuse was definitely involved, but as the article says, why was he taking all these substances? It's altogether a complex story and no-one knows everything.

BlueBelle

Icanhandthemback I was much older than you but just like you it is the only celeb I ve ever cried over when he died I thought he must have been so alone and lost when he died

Have you seen the recent film, Elvis? It backed up that thought that he must have been alone and lost. The sad fact is that he was badly exploited. He was quite a simple boy who handed over is management to a shyster and his finances to his father who didn't have the wherewithal to cope with it. His is such a tragic story.

Who wants to see a young Elvis when he just bought Graceland?

Who wants to see a naughty Elvis? Strap yourselves in.

I wonder if his there's any possibility that this gene was passed onto his D.

He was badly exploited I agree icanhandthemback, churning out one film after another none of which did credit to his talent.