These Little-Known Facts About Elvis Presley Will Change How You See Him

After his death, Vernon Presley ordered his son’s autopsy sealed for 50 years. That secrecy fanned the flames of mystery. Why hide the truth unless it was ugly? Leaked details revealed a bloated liver, enlarged heart, and drug traces too numerous to count.

The doctors listed ten prescription medications found in his system, including codeine, Valium, and morphine. But without full transparency, fans were left to speculate. Was it a heart attack? An overdose? Both? The medical mystery of Elvis Presley became its own legend.