Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42. He was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of his Graceland mansion by his fiancée, Ginger Alden, and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 3:30 p.m.
The official cause of death was determined to be a cardiac arrhythmia (an irregular heartbeat), related to heart failure. The autopsy also revealed that Presley had an enlarged heart and suffered from hypertensive heart disease and coronary artery disease, which contributed to his death
. There was controversy surrounding the role of prescription drugs in his death. While the initial autopsy and coroner's report ruled out drugs as a direct cause, evidence of long-term prescription drug use was found, and many experts and family members have acknowledged that drug abuse likely contributed to his declining health and death
. Additionally, Presley had other health problems including diabetes, severe constipation, and liver issues
. In summary, Elvis Presley died from heart failure caused by cardiac arrhythmia, with underlying health conditions and possible long-term prescription drug use as contributing factors
