Ginger Alden, Presley's former fiancée and final companion who found him dead in his bathroom in 1977, penned a tribute to the King of Rock and Roll's daughter, whom she had known for a short time before Elvis' untimely death.
Did Ginger Alden Attend Elvis' Funeral? Yes. As his fiancée at the time, it is believed that Ginger Alden was present for Elvis' funeral. Following the funeral, however, she was reportedly banned from Graceland by Presley's family and had to receive permission to visit his grave.
Among those who participated in the public memorial service at Elvis Presley's mansion in Memphis, Tenn., were musicians Billy Corgan, Alanis Morissette and Axl Rose, as well as Priscilla Presley.
He was discovered by his then-fiancée, Ginger Alden, who found him unconscious in their master bathroom. Elvis was quickly rushed by ambulance to Baptist Memorial Hospital, where he was ultimately declared dead at 3:30 PM following unsuccessful attempts to resuscitate him.
Baz Luhrmann's Elvis explores the life of the King of Rock and Roll, including his relationship with ex-wife Priscilla Presley, but it ignores the other woman who was in his life at the time of his death: Ginger Alden.
Priscilla Presley was at Graceland when Elvis died. She was in the den with Elvis' father, Vernon, when they got the call that Elvis had been found dead in his bathroom.
At the time of Elvis' death in 1977, his estate was worth about $5 million (roughly $25.4 million in today's dollars). Lisa Marie Presley inherited her father's estate when she turned 25 years old in 1993.
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The "Hound Dog" singer was originally buried next to his mother, Gladys, at Memphis' Forest Hill Cemetery. After an attempt was made to steal Presley's coffin, both his and Gladys' bodies were moved to Graceland, where they were buried in the Meditation Garden.
Priscilla appears to not understand the depths of what Walter was implying — that she was groomed. She said that she was rebellious and Elvis was “charming” and really won over the likes of her parents, even if it meant missing days of school to travel and see him.
1972 to 1977: Elvis and Priscilla Remain Good Friends
Although their marriage didn't last, Elvis and Priscilla had love for one another until the singer's death in 1977.
They tied the knot in 1967. However, things turned around and the couple divorced in 1972. Four years later, Elvis died. Even though they got separated on bitter terms, Priscilla still loved him.
"Lisa Marie's final resting place will be at Graceland, next to her beloved son Ben," a statement to PEOPLE read. She was honored with a public service at Graceland on Jan. 22. "Riley, Harper, Finley, and Priscilla are grateful for the support, well-wishes, and outpouring of love honoring their beloved Lisa Marie.
After Presley's death, his uncle Vester explained to the press that the family was “not interested in her” because “she took advantage of Elvis' name”. He even went as far as to say: “Ginger Alden is dead now as far as the family is concerned. We don't even recognise her as a human being.”
Presley fell in love with Ginger Alden when the actress was 21 and he was in his early 40s. She too was a former beauty queen. They got engaged and lived together in Graceland.
Priscilla Presley has failed in a bid to be buried next to former husband Elvis.
According to People, Lisa Marie's three daughters – actor Riley Keough, 33, and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood, 14 – will inherit Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the sole heir to her father's estate, which she assumed in 1980 after the Presley's death in 1977.
In addition to Lisa Marie and Ben, Lisa Marie's father, Elvis Presley, and his parents, Vernon and Gladys, are also buried in the garden. ET has also learned that Ben's grave was slightly moved to make room for Lisa Marie.
The fate of Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion has been revealed. The Memphis, Tenn. estate will be inherited by Lisa Marie Presley's three daughters—Riley Keough and Harper and Finley Lockwood—following her death at age 54, a representative for Graceland confirmed to E! News on Jan. 17.
Despite taking 50 per cent of all the profits from Elvis' career, Parker was no less gullible than the 'rubes' whom he delighted in exploiting in his carnival days. The Colonel himself ended up being the greatest sucker of them all, giving back almost his entire fortune to the Hilton croupiers.
The mansion and property were acquired by Elvis Presley for $100,000 in 1957. The estate was estimated to be worth between $400 to $500 million in 2020 according to Rolling Stone.
It is widely believed that Elvis Presley's last words were “I'm sorry, I love you” spoken to his wife, Priscilla, moments before he died on August 16, 1977. However, the exact circumstances surrounding his death are still shrouded in mystery and debate.
In 1983, during her 25th birthday, Lisa Marie finally inherited her father's entire estate, which had grown to about $100 million.
Who attended Elvis Presley's funeral? An estimated 200 people attended Elvis' funeral, including his close friends and family. Many stars were at the funeral, including: John Wayne, Burt Reynolds, George Hamilton, Ann-Margret and Caroline Kennedy. Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis' long time manager was also there.
He "adored his mother and never recovered from her early death." He met Priscilla "when she was 14. She became a mother at 23. It is said that Elvis never had sex with her again after the birth of his daughter, and would never have sex with a woman who had had a baby.