New Elvis Book:Destined To Die Young

[@andrewmiller4885]

This is tragic, I'm a diehard Elvis fan and honestly, I had no idea Elvis had so many health problems. So many inherited genetic disorders, My Lord, it makes me so sad. He was such a beautiful person inside and out. How unfair life can be. Truly I just feel like weeping. Thank you for this video, but it broke my heart learning all of this because we all knew what a thoroughly decent human being Elvis was, and to learn that he suffered so much in his life with constant infections and pain, as a result of serious health issues is a complete shock. Rest in peace Elvis, you were a kind and caring man, those who crossed your path were fortunate indeed.

[@lynnalvaro1359]

She has hit the nail on the head. I have always felt and said that. Even his ‘Mafia’ didn’t understand him. I am absolutely enraged that he was so badly treated, or not treated, by the medical profession.

[@zucan100]

really..... is this what fans now believe? That the MM who spent all those years with him, didn't understand him. I think they understood better than someone who wasn't there, who was 1 when he died and who speaks to people for a book 40 years after he's passed.

[@staceygoodwin179]

@@zucan100 Exactly right...who is this woman...OK he wasn't well not many of us are...he had illness but not the same as his mother...she had her failings with controlled substances too. All these people that want Elvis to be a saint...I'm glad he wasn't or he would not be who he was

[@theKaufmanTapes]

Yeah .. that Dr Nick was a complete farce. Elvis needed a team of doctors that were ethical and not on the take! Makes you feel bad . .

[@jolantamcloughlin2393]

Like you said you were 1 year old when Elvis Aaron Presley died, so what do you know about the King of rock&roll ?

[@joycerecupero6559]

I agree 100% he could've had the best care. He had the money- but no one advocated for him. He did what he was signed up to do . Over work

[@reginamartins685]

The best video I've ever heard about his health and death! I do appreciate. I'd like to add some special points. 1. His teeth pain the night before was an indication of his ❤. 2. Intestines problems indicate ❤ and lungs problems! In the East Medicine! We just feel sorry for all he went through and we see how hard it was for him to give us his all. We love him more and more ❤❤❤

[@susyq810]

It is so hard to even begin to imagine how much he suffered physically his entire life. This is so very sad...and to think he has been ridiculed...mocked, and disrespected for decades in most cases because of not knowing his genetic background and how he was trying to cope with the hand he was dealt. Thank you for this interview. I have a much better understanding of what he was trying to cope with and still struggling to stay ELVIS. Bless him. We love you Elvis...thank you for giving so much of yourself to us.

[@Existentialnausea]

This interview blew my mind! I've long thought a lot of things were contradictory as well, but never could put my finger on it. This author is amazing & her work is so important. I've ordered the book & can't wait to get it!

[@lorrainemcleod116]

Great interview I now feel I that must read this book is I think by what I heard tonight that Elvis was in fact really quite ill a long part of his life. Being the caring human being he was that he felt his responsibly was to care for the many people around him even if it was detrimental to his own health. Plus his work schedules were too much for someone with his health conditions. Thank you for sharing this interview

[@joycerecupero6559]

Actually his schedule was too much for a healthy person. It would make anyone sick. I don’t think he had to work like that to support everyone and even to give as much as he gave I think it’s because Parker and was stealing from him . His father just helped make him feel guilty with threats that he would lose everything. His father was always a downer to him.

[@cinematicallyspeaking731]

As a new Elvis fan, I wanted to read a biography that would offer real insight into this incredible guy's life and represent him appropriately. This does it in spades. I read it in three days - could not put it down. It was devastatingly heart breaking and soul smashing to read certain elements of Elvis' life. OMG! I cannot recommend this book enough. Prepare though for a tsunami of emotions 😭😭😭😭😭

[@katgirlblue]

It isn't a biography though. There are a few excellent biographies, still the two by Peter Guralnick are considered the gold standard on Elvis books. There are a few other excellent ones as well.

[@angelavitulli6994]

Sally thank you for writing this book 📖 putting rumors at rest and connecting the facts. This is a must to read for anyone who wants to know what Elvis Presley lived with throughout his life.

[@sherriepope9485]

I’ve always believed he passed from a heart and other issues. Thank you so much for the research and the book it confirms everything I’ve ever believed in my heart about Elvis.

[@sanaabdelwahab1364]

In light of Lisa Marie’s untimely death, this interview has been so educational! I had never heard about the genetic predisposition for his many ailments but it makes so much sense! I will be purchasing this book to learn more. Thank you!

[@sjsartanddesign]

My parents are first cousins, my Mother passed away at 86 and my Father is still with us at 96. So I do not hold much water in what she says. I always understood that if you intermarry beyond the first generation THEN there can be a weakening of the gene pool.

[@lorimiller4301]

If your parents are cousins it's not going to affect them, it's the children that they have and their children who will be effected by their genetics. We would need to know how long you and your siblings live and if your children have issues. My grandparents were said to be cousins but I'm not certain it was first cousins. I've never found out how their families matched up. My father is 93. He's got some issues and is on medication but I've had numerous health challenges and my son has as well. I don't know if they are from genetics or simply the huge amount of stress my father has caused his family. Most likely both. I hope you and your desendants are just fine and enjoy your long lives. It's more important that we be married to someone we love and respect than where they came from or how much they're related to our family. It's the love that matters. ❤

[@jannekedevries2360]

​@@sjsartanddesign The problem starts with the children and grandchildren of the married first-cousins.

[@carpyl]

​@@sjsartanddesign if these diseases do not run in your families genetics then you likely won't have such issues.

[@marilynmosley1564]

I will be ordering this book. It’s the best thing that could happen for such an awesome man. I’ve never believed he passed away from a drug overdose. Thank you for sharing your interview & the author that did such a great job of putting it all together for the Elvis fans.

[@janetgoldstaub7663]

Loved the interview and I’m now going to get the book ! It just makes sense I’m so glad I listened to your interview…… thank you xxx

[@sandiefreeman6682]

Steve this is a great and very informative interview! She investigated a lot of Elvis’ health issues instead of jus saying all the negative things without checking everything everyone has said throughout the yrs. Very excellent time I enjoyed it I could have listened to her for months, she told truth!! Thank you Steve! Stay safe over there!

[@rosehoary8906]

I liked the comment you made the right point investigations this is an important issue many comments are baseless and only personal opinions, but for years are the basis of ideas about a person or something.

[@westsidesmitty1]

He was that rarest combination- a great man who was also a good man. He changed the world with talent and love. I can't imagine what my life would have looked like without his example. It is an ESSENTIAL part of his story, this world being what it is, that someone who gave so much should have been so slandered after his death. Even the Encyclopedia Britannica, states he died from ''drugs''. This book, like the reopening of the autopsy investigation in the 90's (which concluded that he died of a genetic heart defect) will not change the ''requirement'' of mythic rock star ''death from drugs''. He continues ''to pay the cost to be the boss''. He was one of the most mythic personalities of all time- dying of a heart attack, in the bathroom, like a regular ''Joe'' is not in the cards. I have zero need to judge him (how absurd to presume to pass judgement on Elvis Presley)- my love for him is unconditional and has been a constant in my life since I was a young boy.

[@joycerecupero6559]

You You are so RIGHT. I also have no reason - not ONE- To judge this Angel of a man It is absurd that even people close to him like Priscilla or Joe Esposita could have thought the nerve to write books and say a bad thing about him. Ref Smith. that even people close to him like Priscilla or Joe Esposita could have thought the nerve to write books and say a bad thing about him Help cause they live with themselves. How could Priscilla live with her self knowing that she cheated on him and then divorced him and took him for so much money the only way she could live with herself was to save Graceland. She needs to sleep at nigh. She didn't know him. Or understand him, his needs. He needed love and an advocate. I wish I had been able to do that for him. you are so right he has changed our world. He has changed my life. I am better because that was Elvis Presley.

[@Patracat]

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[@Patracat]

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[@gracieg7601]

Oh Steve I’m so glad you have her interview. Her book is excellent. It tells you true facts about family history. If people look at Elvis and only see drugs then people are missing the true humanitarian he was. She answers the health issues that no one else has.

[@QueenCreole77]

I so enjoyed this interview. I too believe his colon, blood pressure and no sleep were a huge contributing factor to his death. I do not sleep without meds, due to a surgery that went wrong, and I can tell you if you go 24-48 hrs without sleep you I’ll have pain all over your body. Colon problems are extremely painful. Alpha One certainly is hereditary and would explain his having a hard time breathing at the end. This author makes a lot of sense. Thank you Steve

[@queenbee2371]

I downloaded this today ... not paying £100 for a paperback. It's so so interesting and very difficult to "put down". Heartbreaking reading knowing how unwell he was most of his life. Poor poor man xx

[@moviestarmemories630]

Where can I find it please?

[@queenbee2371]

@Moviestar Memories sorry, only just seen this ... I have a kindle app, I downloaded it from there.

[@bennietoups1719]

Thanks so much !! Great Interview. I'll love Elvis until I die...From: Sheree in Louisiana

[@cynthiacudmore7661]

I loved this book as well as this interview,such positive things to say about Elvis,love it

[@melissaweatherford1109]

Just received my book. Starting reading , Thank you Sally Hoedel for signing. Thanks for the interview

[@natividadtanael3503]

Elvis song Trilogy he has the parting lyrics (that baby don't cry. Daddy is bound to die...all his trial soon be over)then followed by background flute instrument which sound very very sad and my tears fall upon hearing this song

[@Dru-h6n]

Everyone should read this, and listen to this podcast.

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

Thank You

[@Sigma100_]

So very interesting.. bringing all this out has been so enlightening

[@lynnalvaro1359]

She has confirmed Elvis’s personality was such that he would NEVER just decline into drug addiction. He had health issues that were intense and terminal. How people can be so shallow as to not remember all of his accomplishments and his philosophy of life....how Christian he was. The huge humanitarian that he was. To me....this book IS THE book that explains him. It really irritates me to hear uneducated people say she is wrong...because 2 of his cousins didn’t have his problems. If you know anything about genetics...inherited problems...each child has a percentage chance of inheriting each problem. Not having the problems...means these problems were really strongly represented. You know...you can’t fight stupidity...they will hold onto their ignorance.

[@Kaybeautyfinds]

In the Elvis movie that Lisa Marie and Priscilla cooperated, it appears they didn’t understand either. Maybe part of that is Elvis was good at hiding the underlying problems. So, they didn’t understand why he took the medicines. Just having 3 prior heart attacks, it’s hard to believe he was able to tour as much as he did in 1977. This author also documents the physical problems going way back to his childhood and being life long problems. Lisa Marie was complaining about stomach problems the 24 hours proceeding her heart failure. They have not finalized her autopsy toxicology or it hasn’t been released. Just a sad thing about her, her son and Elvis

[@cherylegillingwater2617]

I bought it ALSO!EXCELLENT BOOK. EXPLAINS ‘ ALL’ A MUST READ Elvis a sick from BIRTH!& worse as ti e went on!,

[@cherylegillingwater2617]

@@Kaybeautyfinds 13:39 YES. I KNEW IT WASNT FAT! IT * WAS* FLUID! PEOPLE R so JUDGEMENTALthey need to research,Born with 5 bad GENES! INHERITED 4 more! We need 11 systems to survive ,ELVIS HAD. TOTAL OF 9 out if 11 debilitating SYSTEMS!ELVIS was SPIRITAL ! TOOPOOR SOUL!

[@H8L920]

@@Kaybeautyfinds He passed 2 in depth physicals prior to his final concert tour, passed them both. He was required to do this for insurance purposes. Then he left us the very day he was supposed to begin his tour.

[@Patracat]

@lynnalvaro1359, thank you for such a great post.

[@bonniecornell5543]

I am so so glad she wrote this book.

[@brendabijak7171]

Thank you for putting this out in the world. I can't imagine all the years of pain he had to deal with. It makes total sense.

[@bonniecornell5543]

Love hearing her talk about elvis. So glad she gets to the root of things.

[@priscillaanderson9029]

Ok ❤😂😢 and yes

[@lorimiller4301]

I'm more confused after this interview. I've heard 14 different drugs but she says 10. He supposedly got Dilauidid from the Dentist but she says it was codeine. I do find the point that he got up off the toilet and took a step or two before he fell does sound like a problem from stressing out. If he was overdosing wouldn't he just have stayed on the toilet and fallen asleep ? or don't you throw up when oding ? I just saw a video where an Asian doctor says that he didn't have a heart related death. I think it's possible that it was his heart but he couldn't feel it coming because he was on so much medication. So a bit of both, maybe a bit of everything contributed. He was having a tough time obviously and that's really all that matters. He wanted to keep going, he was just about to tour again. That's the facts that should be remembered of Elvis. He still had more to give. Just think of all the concerts we've missed in Heaven. He's made a bunch of new stuff for us to enjoy, cause it won't be Heaven without Elvis Presley making music there. 😅⚡️❤ 🌠

[@kimberlynne]

Great interview!!! Going to read her book. Very informative and answered many controversial questions about Elvis. Thank you for sharing

[@AL-kh7pz]

I have some of the same issues, passed down in my family, which comes from the South (Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas). My mother had a massive stroke at 43 years of age that paralyzed her entire right side, and she spent 17 years hospitalized, dying at 60. I have feared that same outcome and chose not to drink, smoke, take drugs or medications and until Covid-19 was pretty active. Now that I have outlived my mother I wonder when my time will come. The WHY is important to learn and understand because it is REAL! Totally feel the book is worthy of reading and understanding, not just for Elvis fans, but everyone wanting to understand the how and why Elvis was destined to die young.

[@Jeri_C11]

Fantastic interview. I’m a nurse and I’ve come to many of the same conclusions that I put together about his life and his death. Not knowing some of the background she knows, a lot of it makes complete medical sense. There are several fans that have claimed they have specimens of his hair after he kissed them and they’d pull at his hair. They’ve kept it in small bottles etc through the years. If we could have them genetically tested with the DNA science we have today, I wonder if we could get answers to many of these questions. I certainly will read this book and contact the author to speak of the DNA testing if somehow we were able to do. Thanks for your wonderful interviews you do! God bless.

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

Thanks Jeri

[@gracieg7601]

I don’t think having Elvis hair would help because he had his hair dyed black in a fairly regular basis. So dyes would have chemically changed his hair and any DNA that it held. I always wondered when larry got there to go to prepare Elvis hair for the funeral. He said I didn’t have my dyes with me when he was going to go on tour. Why wouldn’t he have had them?

[@lilliangilbert4986]

Wait 2027. His autopsy will be released from his family.

[@hallsjuju2400]

Elvis said once, “they want pieces of you for sovieniers.”

[@Jeri_C11]

@@gracieg7601 one woman said her ring got caught in his hair and pulled out a bunch by the roots. She’s kept it in a baby food jar. If she has the roots it would work with today’s high sensitivity to test the smallest item for DNA.

[@jacquelinelecoupe-dibella1998]

What a fantastic interview! It was so informative! Well done Steve! TCB ⚡️

[@sharonholt3118]

Elvis was my 9th cousin…rest In Peace E

[@johnrider5701]

It's sad that he didn't have a better manager and more importantly better friends.

[@joannemcclure3546]

Elvis never revealed his illnesses to others.

[@Patracat]

Nothing to do with his manager. His friends all tried to help Elvis overcome his addiction to some of the meds, but what they didn't know is that Elvis would not have survived without many of them - for his heart, liver, colon, glaucoma, insomnia. The poor guy...it is a wonder he lived as long as he did.😮‍💨

[@brendaroberts5412]

I'll always love Elvis ❤️

[@karenwells5957]

Thank you for this interview

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

You're welcome

[@boldchick101]

Knowing as much about Elvis as I do, I can categorically state that doing drugs for the sake of getting high went 100% against Elvis' morals, standards and character. What a man, a truly gifted legend. He does not deserve the character assassinations inflicted upon him. What truly baffles me is that Priscilla professes him to be the love of her life yet stands idly by and just let's the vicious lies flow. I will defend his reputation and legacy every time I come across the degrading ignorance that some display when commenting negative stuff about him. No one can touch Elvis when it comes to being authentic, sincere, generous and humble. His ever escalating fame never reached his ego. We will surely miss him until we are called home ourselves. Much love to all Elvis fans out there!

[@josephinewoodward8673]

Zilla Beaulieu not only 'stands idly by' as vicious lies flow but contributes to them herself in practically all media interviews which unfortunately are never-ending as she plays the part of 'the grieving widow' to the nth degree portraying herself as a manipulated victim!! She is of course nothing of the sort - this untalented woman sees herself as a 'star' yet exists on the talent of her ex husband who divorced her 50 years ago!!! Elvis must be turning in his grave at her greed and the vicious lies which flow from her mouth (and in her ghost-written book) - her ultimate disrespect to this great man was when she wished him 'Happy Birthday' from the podium at Graceland several times at the August 2022 candlelit commemoration, even getting many bewildered fans to echo her birthday wishes..... She is a disgrace.

[@joannemcclure3546]

I have no respect for Priscilla, how she was to him during their relationship. She was not a good wife no matter what she says. She’s capitalized on his fame and fortune and it makes me angry.

[@boldchick101]

@@joannemcclure3546 I fully agree with you, she paints herself as a victim yet she was the perpetrator, Elvis is still being exploited by her today. His friends called her a monster with good reason.

[@eugendklingenschmi4858]

Priscilla was a BIG hipocryt . Even now in 2022 movie ELVIS came out, she was talking of "how good the colonel parker was" . It turned my stomach to know what she is saying!!!!! Money hungry that's all she is. She was not there for Elvis!!! IMO WHO KILLED ELVIS WAS THE S.O.B. MANAGER. Slowly but surely! P E R I O D !!!!!!!!!

[@boldchick101]

@@eugendklingenschmi4858 I tend to agree with you.

[@beestonpoet]

This channel is gold for an Elvis fan So many great uploads an interesting conversations sn insights about the man ww all fascinated with...glad u gone an good the treasure a prese TRD it to us ..keep up the great work mate!.

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

Very kind...thanks...glad you enjoy the channel

[@andyhutch7164]

Great interview Steve can't wait to get the book.

[@darlenelengel1954]

This explains a lot. Great interview.

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

Thanks

[@cerriberry6835]

Elvis’s private life was his own period. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. We fans will do so much for Elvis and are totally dedicated! However in comparison to what this man gave to us does not compare. He left a legacy to his family friends and fans that will last an eternity- and I truly believe he gave his life for this- he was a gift from god, truely an angel sent to earth 😇👼🙏🏻 1935-1977- forever 🌹💔❤️

[@cerriberry6835]

Thank you Steve. You did an amazing interview...really enjoyed it! 👍

[@lilliangilbert4986]

Cerri Berry: I agree!

[@mariamariscal5616]

True 👍🙏😘

[@leticialimos5184]

I thought they are telling he is alive by name Bob Joyce?

[@JosefineRockermeier]

Now, that's what I call educational work! I really enjoyed that hour of enlightenment! Danke&Thanks a million🤩!

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

Thank you Anny ❤️

[@marilyntababa7468]

Elvis i will never ever forget you. You died august 16 and my birthday is august 16 your the greatest artist of all time you were always in my heart. We love you.

[@joyintheholyspirit7830]

Searching Gladys Love Smith Presley through "find a grave" for the list of her siblings. Gladys died at 46, Her sister Retha died at 46, Her brother Johney Lee died at 46, her brother Tracy died at 49, her brother Travis at 59. Being their parents were first cousins did affect their genes and subsequently Elvis and his twin brother who was stillborn. It's a miracle he survived till 42 years old

[@antoniettemusolino1317]

I think Elvis's death was also bought on by the stress and the horrific schedule that Col Parker had him on during the Vegas days how could his heart take the damning schedule he was on, also the medication he was on too ,and I do believe there was heart problems in the family, he made a hell of a difference in the music world, was it destined for him to take this path who knows but he has left something for the world ,his Voice ❤️🙏

[@joannemcclure3546]

You still need to read the book and the interview is good but there’s still more in the book that you need to take in.

[@marchuntjens6092]

I'm basically speechless. The content of this really interesting interview blows my mind. My compliments, Steve. I am curious about the reactions to this interview and the book in the Elvis world and beyond.

[@margarettaylor8107]

I have been reading many Elvis books.I try to discern fact from fiction.I came to the conclusion that his nurses and Dr Nick knew why he took meds...his illnesses caused much pain.Elvis was not physically addicted.He was psychologically addicted to some.Also he poured so much adrenalin during his shows he had to take pills to calm down and sleep. Dr. Nick said he was not an addict.Ginger said he was not addicted.If you can take placebos in lieu of sleep pills and not have withdrawal you are not addicted..just phycologically. He had to have pills to live a normal life because of his medical conditions.I am reading a book in which Marty Thacker says Elvis took pills but you couldnt tell because he was never stoned. Also he said Elvis was a happy person.Ginger verifies that.Everybody goes through difficult times.He got over Priscilla.He moved on.Certain other situations did not cause him to be forever unhappy.Rather he was frustrated such as Parker and his music etc.But these things did not overtake the generally happy person he was.I agree with this author on almost everything because I researched these things myself.I was able to mostly separate fact from fiction and arrive at logical conclusions.We Elvis fans have a responsibility to set the record straight about him.A great injustice has been done to such a fine human being.Long live Elvis.

[@Patracat]

@@margarettaylor8107 What an excellent post Margaret. Hope you see my reply. You've put it so well. As you said, a great injustice, and three years after you wrote this, many so called fans and book authors are still saying Elvis was fat due to his diet, unhappy about losing Priscilla, etc etc.

[@margarettaylor8107]

@@Patracat We knowledgeable fans are the only ones who can correct all the lies about dear, good Elvis We have to do this everytime we read or hear a lie.We have to show the real Priscilla, the actual villain,,not Elvis.So many fans read books written from third party sources and who sourced the Memphis Mafia book, Peter Gueralick book, Lamar Fike book..only books packed with bad embellishments and lies The credibility if all these books have to be questioned and ridiculed.People who read this books have a head full of false stories, which have given rise to so much negativity.For instance, as Vernon Presley stated and Billy and Jo Smith , Lisa Presley,among other confidants, have stated, Sonny West and Red Wests' book was written for money and revenge.Thise two themselves in a video interview that they lied to sell more books and for revenge at being fired..this ca be googled.Their ghost writer was employed by the National Enquirer , whose publisher told them to lie.. The real Elvis is presented in Nay Man 's book, search to find it and others .Kathy Westmoreland' s book can be gotten on a pdf file for a small subscription of Scribd.Others are written by Larry Gellar, Ginger Alden, June Juanico, his two army sargents, Charlie Hodge, Dr Nick, nurse Mrs. (Name slipped me..not Tish), his brother' s Faith of Elvis book. Encourage others not to read or listen to anything from Priscilla.Lisa's book, finalized by Riley, will be out soon.I will read it but I hope Priscilla did not have input.

[@jahno7154]

How did he do all those dance moves and Karate work outs on stage if he was so physically ill when he looked so fit and very athletic ? How did he belt out those powerful ballads with Tonsillitis ? He must of been one unique gifted human being. He did remarkably well to live to 42 being in such poor health his whole life.

[@joannemcclure3546]

He performed often while sick.

[@jahno7154]

@@joannemcclure3546 I didn't know he was so sick in youth ? and the drugs was not the reason for his early death.

[@melissaweatherford1109]

Great interview. Being in the medical field myself, and study genetics, she is definitely right. Elvis also had fatty liver disease, which in itself is a killer and definitely causes you to blow up in weight, fluids, etc. Yes, Elvis possibly suffered from some form of mental dysfunction too, but that isn't the cause of death, possible did contribute more to his need for more downer type medications, especially in the end. He definitely never truly recovered from his loss of the family unit, so important to a southern man. Elvis, well, We all know lead the way for us all. I was blessed to be able to see him perform during his life several times. Anxious to read the book

[@jacquelineloveselvis]

Another excellent interview Steve. I was also of this opinion right from the start. I have always said that Elvis died from medical negligence. His problems were never dealt with, just disguised with medications. I will definitely add this book to my collection. Thank you both. 💖

[@Patracat]

Not negligence. The knowledge of Elvis's health issues was not around then, nor was the treatment. Nowadays, he would have had keyhole surgery to correct the colon, drops in his eyes for the glaucoma rather than tablets, better medication for the high BP, bypass surgery or a pacemaker to enable his heart to function.

[@karentranter7806]

Hi Steve, What a great interview. It brings all the evidence together and makes sense. Thanks Steve appreciate it xxx 💝

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

Thanks Karen

[@sue7011]

I agree with that. I was thinking the same.

[@moviestarmemories630]

This actually makes alot of sense.

[@ymtrott]

Great interview thanks ,I sure hope people are now kinder with comments ,once they hear this, over the years watching videos etc of elvis,,people were harsh and cruel with comments.But the fans who are true die hard fans ,comments were beautiful.Thanks again from a huge fan in australia

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

Thanks Yvonne

[@ymtrott]

@@Elvisultimatefanchannel Hey there Steve, was just wondering if you would know a sight I could look up as I would dearly love to pre order elvis book,but need to know postage cost before I.order to qld Australia.If you can help thankyou yvonne

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

@@ymtrott The website is www.ElvisAuthor.com

[@ymtrott]

@@Elvisultimatefanchannel thankyou

[@Patracat]

Another Aussie here Yvonne

[@ericaknesek3266]

Great interview

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

Thanks

[@morethanfaithfulone]

A huge portion of the bodies immunity is located in the gut So this explains a lot about EP's health issues! So sad that he wasn't given better health interventions. Nowadays we have Colonic hydrotherapy clinics that specialize in mechanical removal and cleansing and is painless may experience some discomfort!

[@memphisflashfan1]

Ordered a signed copy of the book yesterday! Eager to get it!!

[@amandaarechiga3707]

I just bought this book destined to die young by Sally a hoedel I have not got a chance to read it yet when I get a chance I will read it this book destined to die young sounds very interesting to read about Elvis Presley

[@paulandrew6457]

Interesting perspective on Elvis health problems I think she is right Elvis took drugs to get through ( to self medicate) rather than get wasted. No doubt some of his health problems where inherent but there were other factors as well. It's been said that the glaucoma was the result of all those flash bulbs going off and the stage lights. If you've had a flash go off in front of you it blinds you for a while imagine hundreds going off and also peforming under very strong stage lights. That has to have a damaging effect on your eyes and Elvis very often had to be guided off stage because he couldn't see very well at the end of a show. . It's pretty fair to conclude that Elvis major problem was he couldn't sleep and he had trouble winding down after a show.. a lot his medications were downers to supress the brain activity and he needed uppers to counter the effects. This could also explain why the medications got stronger and he took them more often some feel he was a manic depressive and subject to flashing mood changes.. He also suffered stage fright. So imagine what he went through to go on stage peform to the best of his ability and then to wind down afterwards. Then you have his diet. He came from poverty and grew up with a poor diet. He devolped a taste for salty and fatty foods. He wasn't into fine dining and healthy eating. A treat to him was crispy fried bacon burgers, ice cream, fried peanut butter sandwiches. Tastes good but it didn't do his system much good. So his problems were genetic and environmental and pyschological.

[@paulandrew6457]

IMO that is.

[@joannemcclure3546]

Also, he had to provide livelihoods for over a 100 people.

[@carpyl]

Flashing lights may harm the eyes but not cause glaucoma.

[@davidhumphries1146]

Yes. High blood pressure exacerbates it. He had that constantly in the 70s.​@@carpyl

[@joannemcclure3546]

This book is factual and incredibly correct, better than the stuff that was written 30, 40, 50 years ago. She has got him right! It should be required reading. It should be on the NY Times bestseller list!

[@marlenebessell5228]

Thankyou you have made a lot of Sense

[@angelnocharlie]

So good i listened twice. Makes a whole lot of sense. He was even more of a gift given what he had to deal with. When he said there was an image and a flesh and blood man to me, it seems he was referring to alot of people wanting to be him yet he knew he had alot of health issues not everything was what it seemed and in fact money wasnt everything as he knew but the image was larger than the man himself so he had to appear strong, its like he said it without saying it explicity. That is really upsetting to think he suffered so much yet gave us all so much, soldiering on the only way he knew he could in that time with the pills. I wonder if his twin Jessie did not survive birth because of these inherited issues? People mock but Gladys knew he was fragile hence the closeness they had. It really is a wonder we had him at all and it would so good to change the narrative of his death in popular culture of the true causes of why he ended up the way he did, as he has been judged shamefully by the shortsighted.

[@carolbell8008]

Agree!! He must have been in horrible pain!! Then with the lack of sleep his poor body and soul were not able to repair. ❤️🎶

[@joycerecupero6559]

I’m in complete agreement

[@joannemcclure3546]

Please read her book.

[@melissaweatherford1109]

Bless his heart and soul! I do know I never would want that type of Fame and Fortune, what a pressure. Elvis said it best, There's the Man, then there's the Image and there is a difference

[@cynthiacudmore7661]

Great interview.

[@mrs.cathrinehdz5213]

I got the arthritis I’m only 40 I’ve had it for 5 years now and my digestive system is all messed up unless I eat a certain way. And I started waking up and not sleeping. His problem was genetic. I believe it because I have it too

[@jitterbug121]

I've been a fan since I was 6 yrs old when I watched Love Me Tender

[@markperkins8858]

I don't no about anybody else but I am so getting this book I can't wait to read this book there is another book which also is very good called Elvis Presley careless love it goes what happened in Elvis life from month to month year to year a very good book but I think this book will be the greatest of all time ever written about Elvis

[@AKKTerry]

I have to wonder what would have happened if Ginger had went to bathroom right after Elvis fell if he could have been saved? Or was he basically dead before hit the ground.

[@norway178]

The medical examiner said that no one could have saved him.

[@AKKTerry]

@@norway178 ;(

[@sandiefreeman6682]

Bathroom was carpeted so Ginger most likely didn’t hear Elvis fall from the toilet first of all, maybe she

[@gracieg7601]

Good question.

[@sandiefreeman6682]

No he lived for several minutes before he passed away, it must have been terrible knowing you were dying and nobody to even help you!!!!!

[@robertreid9073]

All we need to know remember him as the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen great interview steve I would read the book

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

In my eyes even GREATER now that we see all he was up against

[@robertreid9073]

@@Elvisultimatefanchannel thank you Steve NEVER NEVER will there be another ELVIS PRESLEY keep TCB

[@cerriberry6835]

@@robertreid9073 👏👏👏👍

[@Kurtis-Schubert]

In this day of misinformation it is hard to break through with facts from actual research that can be verified. I think she may have done it. Excellent interview.

[@deboisblanc]

Dan Warlick said this in 1977

[@joannemcclure3546]

Sally did it! And I love how she debunked Geraldo (can’t stand him). This is the best, most insightful and well researched, documented information about Elvis. May he now be revered instead of trivialized and mocked. He is the greatest man next to Jesus, said JD Sumner of the Stamps, and I agree!

[@elbonekim]

Great interview, will be an interesting book. Well researched, great understanding of the situation.

[@teribradshaw-milling3164]

Not to mention his nocturnal life style affected his circadian rhythm- which in turn affected is immune system, and strain on his cardiovascular system.

[@Patracat]

Yes very good point. And not enough exposure to sunlight, meant almost no Vitamin D.

[@elvisonwax]

“He saw his access to healthcare as ‘success’.” This is a simply devastating statement and one that all US citizens ponder. When you are poor in America, there’s no mercy. You are screwed.

[@lauratibbles6598]

I am totally impressed with this book and what Sally said I find that so interesting and as a 47 yr healthcare worker I also agrees a young man should not die so young unless there were underling health issues this makes a whole lit is sense to me he is still missed but his life contributed a lot of good I have found so much information about Elvis and I have been to Graceland and I still think very highly of this man god bless his soul I truly agree the truth does need to be told thank you for sharing

[@cerriberry6835]

So well said👏👏👏

[@Kaybeautyfinds]

I was 13 when he died. I had an older relative in her 40s at the time who would crank his music all the way up. I didn’t like it and thought he dressed oddly. Fast forward to Lisa Marie’s death. I always would read about her. She was 9 when Elvis died. I was 9 when my mother died of cancer. So, I related to Lisa Marie losing a parent at the sane age. It’s tough. When Lisa Marie died I started to listen to Elvis Music and watch the old tapes and find out more about him. I found that I really liked his music now (not as much the early stuff). I was also curious about what happened to him. In the movie that Lisa Marie and Priscilla cooperated with, the drug use is depicted and blamed. So it seems they didn’t understand either. I found your interview with this author and also the one with the nurse very informative. It isn’t fair of anyone to judge Elvis. I think the author of Destined to Due Young comes closest to what really happened. I’m 58. I’m old enough to remember how little could be done for alot of conditions back in the 1970s. My mother had breast cancer that they really were not effective dealing with in the early 1970s. For many years even into the 1990s, detection of heart problems was not was it us today. I think. Charlie Hodge, Kathy Westmoreland and others discuss the health problems. Elvis was human with a lot of people depending on him. It seems like he did the best he could to cope with all he had on his plate to deal with. My special needs son suffers from constipation, insomnia and anxiety. It impacts us because it impacts him. I’m glad I rediscovered Elvis. Thank you for your nonjudgmental interviews about him.

[@Patracat]

Beautiful post Kay, thank you for sharing your experiences with us. My husband died from COPD last year but he also had diabetes and a few other illnesses. He had chronic heart failure and had stents put in to his arteries, a double bypass, and an implanted defibrillator. None of that was around in the 1970's. Not to mention keyhole surgery. Elvis could probably have lived a lot longer if he had been born in the 1950s not the 1930s. But then we wouldn't have had that music..

[@lalani888ARTblue]

He also expressed a concern he had about people forgetting about him musically when he went overseas. He may very well have been more concerned about how his family members would fare without his financial support during that 2 year period after his mother passed. Makes sense💌

[@lynnalvaro1359]

Poor, poor boy.

[@julieguy1023]

Fabulous interview, looking forward to her book. I had the pleasure of meeting Sally in Memphis in January and she is a really sweet lady. I wish her all the best.

[@vilmamoro1809]

I think that a lot of people have to make their excuses to Elvis for all the wrong they said about him. Of course a lot of them have already passed. They have probably already given their excuses directly to him up there! God bless his beautiful soul. 2021

[@GesinaBadsha]

I am so relieved now ,listened to the medical complications Elvis had fm birth n hereditary I am now convinced that he died of a heart attack so people must stop assuming that he died of a drug overdose still feel so sad have been a dedicated fan since the age of 9 yrs now 75 fm SA thank u to Sally A Hoedel for writing the truth in this book about this gorgeous beautiful man thank u once again

[@margarettaylor8107]

Elvis had this megacolon and was diagnosed a few yrs before he died Dr Nick of course was a consult with the specialist but he stated he did nit know the colon was causing so much pain.. after E died.At autopsy E had a stool in him like a brick.3 mo backup.The straining to pass it put pressure on his vagus nerve which slowed his heart rate to cause a heart attack.There were insufficient levels of any med found to cause an overdose If u overdose you die while asleep state. inconscious..Elvis was awake. He took one step and collapsed.I worked for the top 5 pharma companies and have much pharmacological and medical knowledge.Also his mega colon could have been genetic.

[@debra2700]

Elvis did not take one step and collapse. Ginger Alden found him and she stated his body looked as if it had frozen in the sitting position, meaning he died on the toilet and fell on the floor. Joe Esposito said the same thing.

[@debra2700]

@@blackkat563 I completely agree with you. That's why I'm not buying this author's premise that Elvis' problems were due to bad genetics that drove him to take drugs. The Spa Guy visited the pharmacist who filled Elvis' prescriptions and he showed Billy a giant jar of pills he had kept on the counter at the drug store. He said Elvis was a walking encyclopedia when it came to drugs and could identify most of them in the jar. Elvis wasn't a man who didn't know what he was doing when it came to his drug use. I refuse to be labeled a bad fan because I feel that Elvis could have lived decades longer if he hadn't abused drugs.

[@margarettaylor8107]

@@debra2700 wrong he did take a couple of steps

[@margarettaylor8107]

@@debra2700 It may surprise you but I could name all those drugs in the jar.It may surprise you but Elvis wanted to be a docctor and read medical books too.He had a keen interest in anything to do with medicine

[@Toria-l6b]

@@margarettaylor8107 Elvis had a mega colon due to the abuse if the mist lethal and strongest opiates he took for many ,many years ,causing a distended stomach,which is obvious from 72 onwards in many pictures. He destroyed his colon .

[@maryvernooy1330]

Great interview thanks.

[@roymarksberry4152]

Make an audio book and I will buy it

[@dbonyadi]

It’s the British media who put out the worst lies about the death of Elvis. Really humiliating and cruel things about him being fat, his diet and a drug addict. I was overseas at the time and read the tabloids about Elvis. I am American and was shocked as everyone when he died.

[@joannemcclure3546]

Everyone should listen to all her interviews too.

[@gingeroneal398]

Are there anymore interviews with this woman on that you know about?

[@joannemcclure3546]

@@gingeroneal398 They’re all on KZbin. Sally Hoedel.

[@gingeroneal398]

@@joannemcclure3546 I found her interviews and have survived to her channel. Thanks.

[@patriciaramsay5001]

At last, someone with sense and common decency has spoken out about the reasons why Elvis did what he did, thank you Sally. There is now no excuse for believing the rubbish that has been said about him.

[@gingeroneal398]

You tell it.

[@soniagardencourtreporter1173]

So happy and thankful for Sally Hodel writing this book as I believe, as she does, that Elvis ' legacy should NOT be that he died of prescription drug abuse, and her book tells the TRUTH.

[@lynnegillham4950]

Nothing in this world would ever change my love for that beautiful soul elvis Presley

[@joannmaracle2672]

Thank you for this information it is very important that people pay attention to this. This is why relatives should not marry. Also Elvis is the best entertainer of all time. I think I’ve heard that the codine was from a dentist appointment that night. ❤

[@annaelvis3138]

Thank yuo so much Steve it's a great interview.Yuo are Great Steve.

[@caseysmith5510]

Very interesting interview really enjoyed it. I'll certainly be adding this book to my Elvis list

[@tiffanyblue17]

Great angle of Elvis’ genetic problems. Too many people think it was a drug overdose. What they do not realize, he was a devout Christian. He grew up in church and read Bible whenever he could. Remember, he sang gospel before rock and roll. He only resorted to the drugs, in my opinion, to physically keep up with his rigorous schedule as a superstar! I believe his first priority was family and God. He soon realized that that was not possible being a superstar. Colonel was not a good person for Elvis. He may have started out that way, but he had a horrendous gambling problem, got in debt with many mobsters and ultimately E, being the kind, nurturer he was, gave nearly all his earnings to the Colonel there at the last. So, if you really use common sense analogy, E had multiple negatives in his superstar life. He was in poor health, he did not want the level of stardom he had achieved (he was a simple man), his manager and mob was literally taking his money as fast as he could make it! He knew there was no easy way out. There are hundreds of theories about his death and that he may not have died. One thing I do know, God answered his prayers and gave him a much better life. E is either singing with the Lord in heaven, or he was able to escape an evil worldly life with a new identity. The truth will be known soon enough. Either way, his spirit and soul lives on in our hearts! What a special special man...God Bless You, Elvis! 🥰🙏♥️

[@lindaweinstein4846]

Very very interesting ! Genetics are a tell all !! I’m reading this book to understand The Elvis Presley genetics 🥺Sad tho 😓

[@billyworthy5764]

I definitely want this book!!

[@gracieg7601]

I’ve got it. I loved it. It helps so much.

[@lorimiller4301]

I heard that he never ate fried peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwiches. It was a myth that got started and just never stopped. He did eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches and he ate bacon but not together.

[@Patracat]

One of the cooks at Graceland wrote a lovely book about her time working for Elvis. She wrote about the time he asked her to make the fried PBB sandwiches and she got it wrong. He came down to the kitchen and showed her. Toast two slices of bread, spread peanut butter and mashed banana on one slice; put the other slice over the top, and fry the sandwich in one stick of butter. I don't know what a stick of butter is but I believe it is quite a lot. He had the bacon on the side, not in the sandwich.

[@lynnegillham4950]

Thanks for sharing this its excellent

[@roymarksberry4152]

We should all focus on how he lived his life not how he died

[@richardeidemiller6739]

This was very interesting, I agree with a lot of what she said.... This man should not be remembered as a rich, overindulgent, drug addict. I appreciate the fact that she researched so much of his health history. He would not have shared most of this with his buddies. I am a woman and would not discuss these types of problems with anyone but my mother. I also agree his main goal was to lift his family out of poverty. I will read this. Thank you for this interview.

[@Elvisultimatefanchannel]

Thanks Richard

[@darlenezombro9249]

Just bought this book. Started reading it today.

[@tibbiedewet6851]

It sounds believable and I am so happy the truth was written it ALL make sense.

[@roymarksberry4152]

Please make an audio book

[@Dru-h6n]

I'm ready her book right now! Everyone should read it so we can all be advocates for the Truth about Elvis, not just the way he died but also how he lived.

[@nadmaury5735]

only Elvis owns the truth, nobody else

[@peggyhenderson6463]

I believe sally is right