The coroner recorded the cause of death as cardiac arrhythmia. While true in the strictest sense (cardiac arrhythmia basically means that the heart was beating irregularly and in this case, finally stopped), the attending physicians deliberately omitted the fact that what had apparently caused Elvis' heart to beat irregularly and then stop was an overdose of prescription drugs. These drugs included codeine, Valium, morphine, and Demorol, to name a few. After this information was revealed, Vernon Presley, Elvis' father, had the complete autopsy report sealed. It will remain sealed until 2027, fifty years after The King's death.
Because of the controversy surrounding the autopsy as well as a few other questionable circumstances, some people believe that Elvis Presley is still alive or at least, that he didn't actually die in 1977. While I don't believe that Elvis is still alive, it is an interesting idea to explore. You can read more about the theory here.
Assuming you do believe that Elvis died in 1977, though, you can actually visit his grave site at Graceland.
More Frequently Asked Questions About Elvis
- Where was Elvis Born?
- When was Elvis' Birthday?
- Did Elvis Have Siblings?
- What was Elvis' Middle Name?
- When Did Elvis Move to Memphis?
- What was Elvis' First Recording?
- Did Elvis Perform in Any Commercials?
- What Does TCB Stand For?
- Was Elvis a Racist?
- How Long was Elvis Married?
- Why Did Elvis Have Two Wedding Rings?
- How Many Children Did Elvis Have?
- Does Elvis Have Any Grandchildren?
- When Did Elvis Die?
- Where is Elvis Buried?
- Could Elvis Still Be Alive?
- What Does TCB Stand For?
