Popular music icon Elvis Presley dies in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 42. The death of the “King of Rock and Roll” brought legions of mourning fans to Graceland, his mansion in Memphis. Doctors said he died
of a heart attack
, likely brought on by his addiction to prescription barbiturates.
What were Elvis Presley's last words?
The star famously suffered from extreme constipation and would spend long periods in the bathroom. Ginger later revealed she warned him not to fall asleep in the toilet and Elvis' last ever words were, “
I won't.”
What was Elvis Presley's last thing before he died?
Presley's last concert took place on
June 26, 1977 at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis
. There was a crowd of 18,000 people present. According to Smooth Radio, the only unusual thing about the performance was that Presley brought several people from his life on stage with him and introduced them to the audience.
Did Elvis eat junk food?
Elvis, brought up on southern cooking, ate a lot of weird things. It is no doubt his unhealthy diet led to his declining health, leading to an early death at the age of 42. The drugs helped, though. The point is that Elvis had a
pretty crazy diet of fried food
that racked in the calories and carbs.
What did Elvis eat every night?
On the night of February 1, 1976, Elvis Presley took his private jet from Graceland to Denver and back in one night because he was craving an
8,000 calorie sandwich made from a hollowed out loaf filled with an entire jar of peanut butter, one jar of jelly, and a pound of bacon
.
Did Elvis eat pizza?
While Elvis could have eaten anything he wanted, from anywhere in the world, one of his most intense cravings was for pizza from just minutes away from Graceland. Elvis didn't like regular pizza; he
demanded specialty pies from Coletta's Italian Restaurant
in Memphis. … Elvis ordered two or three pies at a time.
What was Elvis Presley's favorite food?
Elvis' most well-known favorite food is a
peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwich
What was Elvis Presley's favorite candy?
Dinstuhl's Candies
were a favorite of Elvis Presley and he requested his own custom orders to Graceland over the years. In addition to the King himself, the shop made custom orders for Super Bowl XL, the Kentucky Derby, the NBA Finals and the Breeder's Cup.
What sandwich did Elvis fly to get?
Nick Andurlakis first served
a Fool's Gold peanut butter sandwich
to Elvis at the Colorado Mining Company restaurant in 1976. Elvis liked it so much he once flew to Denver in his private jet to get some for daughter Lisa Marie's birthday.
What was the last food Elvis ate?
For instance, Elvis' last supper was actually a snack. The day he died, or reportedly died, he ate
two scoops of Sealtest peach ice cream and two scoops of another flavor of Sealtest ice cream
. The flavor of the second ice cream is unknown, Adler wrote.
Did Elvis eat Mexican food?
Elvis reportedly loved Mexican food
, and sang a Spanish song called “Guadalajara” in the 1963 film “Fun in Acapulco.” He starred as a former trapeze artist who becomes a hotel lifeguard and finds himself trapped between two muchachas bonitas.
Did Elvis drink Pepsi or Coke?
His favorite soft drinks are said to have been
Pepsi Cola
, Nesbitt's Orange, and Shasta Black Cherry. He liked to chew Wrigley's Spearmint, Doublemint, and Juice Fruit gum.” Hungry for more? Try The Life and Cuisine of Elvis Presley, David Adler.
What was Elvis Presley's favorite cake?
Legend has it that Elvis Presley's favorite cake was
an ultra moist and flavorful pineapple and pecan cake
that Elvis' grandmother used to make for him at his request whenever he came to visit.
Did Elvis wear eyeliner?
Though the singer passed away in 1977 at the age of 42, his signature pompadour, swinging cowlick,
smudged eyeliner
, and occasional pop of highlighter will live on forever.
What sandwich did Elvis eat when he died?
David Adler's book contains a detailed account of the event that made
the Fool's Gold Loaf sandwich famous
. On the night of February 1, 1976, Elvis Presley was at his home at Graceland in Memphis, entertaining Capt.
Did Elvis fly to get a sandwich?
Elvis liked the sandwich so much, he
flew in his private jet out to Denver from Graceland one night
to pick up sandwiches for his daughter Lisa Marie's birthday. Mine Company owners Buck and Cindy Scott, Andurlakis and a waitress named Molly delivered the sandwiches to the plane at the Combs hangar at Stapleton.
