Forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd delves into the medical evidence surrounding the death of the king of rock n roll, Elvis Presley, who passed away at his home in Graceland. As part of his examination, Dr Shepherd considers the potential role that drugs played in Presley's demise. With the recent release of an Elvis autopsy documentary, there is renewed interest in the circumstances surrounding the musician's untimely death. Dr Shepherd's expert analysis sheds new light on this iconic figure's tragic end. Subscribe to Our History: https://bit.ly/3v5mKBG
Dr Shepherd picks through the facts surrounding Elvis Presley's demise at his Memphis home in August 1977 at the age of 42. He hears testimony from the singer's childhood best friend, his cousin and his private nurse, as well as the medical facts from the autopsy report. Elvis' post-mortem revealed that in the final years of his life, nearly all of Presley's vital organs had grown to twice the size they should have been. Additionally, his system was full of prescription drugs. Dr Shepherd examines how these and other factors occurred in Presley's life and later contributed to cardiac arrhythmia.
This film was first broadcast: 2 Dec 2014
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