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Priscilla Presley Said Elvis Was ‘Deliberately Self-Destructive’: ‘I’ll Never Make It Much Beyond 40’

Priscilla Presley saw Elvis declining in his personal and professional lives. She shared why she thought he might have been self-destructive.

Priscilla Presley and Elvis walk together as they leave divorce court. He wears sunglasses.

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Priscilla Presley Was ‘Bewildered’ by Elvis’ Troubling Appearance at Their Divorce Hearing

Priscilla Presley saw Elvis for the first time in a while at divorce court. His appearance shocked and concerned her.

Priscilla Presley stands with her arm around Lisa Marie Presley's shoulders. They both wear black.

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Priscilla Presley Shared Why She Felt ‘Torn’ Between Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley

Elvis Presley was frequently away from home in the 1970s. When he was around, Priscilla struggled to balance her time between him and Lisa Marie.

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Elvis Nearly Wept When He Didn’t Get a Federal Narcotics Badge

Elvis Presley collected law enforcement badges and felt a Federal Narcotics badge would be perfect for his collection. He was devastated when he didn't get it.

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Elvis Presley Gave All the Money He Had to a Soldier on a Plane

Elvis was very generous with his money. Within a few hours, a passenger on a plane won him over so completely that he gave him all his cash.

Elvis and Priscilla Presley walk together. Elvis' father Vernon Presley walks slightly behind them.

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Elvis’ Grandma Warned Him He Wasn’t Spending Enough Time With His Wife or Daughter

Elvis Presley spent increasing amounts of time away from home. His grandma warned him that this would hurt his wife and young daughter.

Priscilla and Elvis Presley lay on lounge chairs. Lisa Marie Presley sits on Priscilla's stomach.

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Elvis Gave Lisa Marie Birthday Presents She ‘Shouldn’t Have and Couldn’t Appreciate’

Elvis Presley gifted Lisa Marie Presley expensive presents for her birthdays. Priscilla Presley didn't think these were appropriate for their young daughter.

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Priscilla Presley Realized Life With Elvis Was ‘Unnatural and Detrimental’ to Her Wellbeing

Elvis Presley brought Priscilla into his world when she was a teenager. As she aged, she realized his way of life was not for her.

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Priscilla Presley Said She Always Ended Up Apologizing to Elvis When She Suspected He Was Cheating

Elvis Presley frequently cheated on Priscilla Presley. He always made her feel bad about questioning him about his fidelity, though.

Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley sit in front of a wood paneled wall. Parker has a pipe in his mouth.

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Elvis Fled the State After Telling His Father to Fire Colonel Tom Parker

Elvis Presley rarely argued with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. When he did, he made it clear that he was extremely angry.

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Elvis’ Backup Singer Said There Was an ‘Underlying Nervousness’ to Talking to Him Because of His Looming Entourage

Elvis Presley liked his entourage to be around him at all times. They took their jobs seriously, which became an issue for other people in Elvis' life.

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Priscilla Presley Revealed the Final Words She and Elvis Exchanged on the Day She Ended Their Marriage

Priscilla Presley stunned Elvis when she ended their marriage. In his final words to her, he shared his hopes for their future together.

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Elvis Said His Las Vegas Residencies Gave Him a ‘New Life’

Elvis Presley had a career revival in the late 1960s. He began playing shows in Las Vegas and felt excited about his music again for the first time in years.

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Priscilla Presley Revealed Elvis Didn’t Know His Own Phone Number

Elvis Presley rarely went out without his entourage. Because of this, Priscilla Presley had no idea how he would make it in the world on his own.

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Mick Jagger Warned John Lennon Against Making the ‘Biggest Mistake of [His] Life,’ but Lennon Didn’t Listen

Mick Jagger wanted to keep The Beatles from making the same mistake The Rolling Stones did. John Lennon ignored his warning, though.

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John Lennon Said The Rolling Stones Would Never Catch Up With The Beatles’ Legacy

John Lennon thought The Beatles had a stronger legacy than The Rolling Stones. Here's why he thought they could never catch up.

Priscilla Presley holds a young Lisa Marie Presley while Elvis points a finger towards her.

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Lisa Marie Presley Learned to ‘Manipulate’ Graceland Staff by the Age of 4

Lisa Marie Presley grew up surrounded by Graceland staff. She quickly learned that she could use them to get what she wanted.

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Elvis Presley Gave His Friend a Home for the First Time

Elvis Presley loved giving members of his entourage gifts. He once gave a longtime friend a house when he wanted one.

Mick Jagger and Ringo Starr stand on a stage together. George Harrison, Julian Lennon, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono share the stage.

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Mick Jagger Got in a Physical Fight With an Angry Ringo Starr Fan

Mick Jagger and Ringo Starr were once neighbors. The amount of fans gathered outside Starr's house became a problem for Jagger.

Elvis and Priscilla Presley lay in lawn chairs. Lisa Marie Presley sits on Priscilla's stomach.

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Elvis ‘Tried to Convince Himself’ He Found Lisa Marie’s Toddler Antics Adorable

Elvis Presley was often away during Lisa Marie Presley's early years. When he was around, he struggled with some of his young daughter's behavior.