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Elvis Presley’s stepbrother, David Stanley, nonetheless feels a powerful bond with the icon, 47 years after his loss of life.
In a dialog with Westgate Las Vegas Resort and On line casinopreviously generally known as the Worldwide Lodge, the place Presley had his residence, Stanley advised of individuals feeling his stepbrother’s presence on the lodge.
“There have been no confirmed sightings of ghosts, though there have been quite a few claims from company and performers who say they’ve seen him,” Stanley stated.
He continued: “Many others have stated they felt Elvis’ presence in numerous locations on the property. I usually really feel my brother’s presence and have had a number of experiences the place I believed Elvis was speaking with me.”
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Elvis Presley’s stepbrother David Stanley says he felt the late singer’s presence on the Las Vegas lodge the place he was staying. (Getty Photos)
Stanley shares extra recollections of his late stepbrother’s life in Las Vegas throughout his present, “My Brother Elvis,” introduced on the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and On line casino.
Talking about his residency, Stanley stated Presley would put together for the present by utilizing a “nasal douche,” which might clear his throat and assist alleviate his considerations about getting ‘Vegas throat’ earlier than or throughout a present, referring to the town’s desert local weather.
“I usually really feel my brother’s presence and have had a number of experiences the place I believed Elvis was speaking with me.”
Stanley additionally recalled that Presley “was loopy about martial arts” and that when he wasn’t performing, he “spent quite a lot of his free time coaching in his suite.”
Stanley was considered one of three stepbrothers the “Heartbreak Lodge” singer had after his father, Vernon Presley, remarried in 1960 following the loss of life of his first spouse and Presley’s mom, Gladys.
David Stanley, proper, poses with an Elvis Presley impersonator in the course of the “My Brother Elvis” present on the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and On line casino. (Ethan Miller/Getty Photos)
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One other stepbrother, Billy Stanley, spoke to Fox Information Digital in 2022 and recounted the final time he spoke to the legendary entertainer earlier than he handed away.
It was August 14, 1977, two days earlier than Presley’s loss of life, and the step-siblings had been sparring. Billy was barely injured. As Presley helped him into the lavatory, Billy remembered Presley asking, “Do you imagine that God forgives us all our sins?”
A bewildered Stanley replied, “Properly, I imply, we have been speaking about this for nearly 17 years, Elvis.” Presley replied, “I simply wished to listen to you say that, Billy.”
Additionally they talked concerning the future, with Presley sharing his plans to make main adjustments in his life, together with firing his supervisor, Colonel Tom Parker, and a need to search out love once more. The dialog ended with Presley saying he was going to learn his Bible and Billy promising to see him two days later, on August 16.
Presley’s stepbrother Billy Stanley advised Fox Information Digital that Presley requested him a number of days earlier than his premature loss of life, “Do you imagine that God forgives us all of our sins?” (Getty Photos)
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Presley replied, “Okay, I really like you.” As Stanley walked dwelling, he thought of turning again and telling Presley he liked him, too. He modified his thoughts, nevertheless, reminding himself that they might see one another once more in a number of days.
“I want I had gone again,” he advised Fox Information Digital.
Presley died on August 16, 1977, on the age of 42 at his Graceland dwelling in Memphis, Tennessee.
Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He rose to fame within the Fifties and altered music historical past along with his mix of rockabilly, rhythm and blues and nation.
Together with his mixture of rockabilly, rhythm and blues and nation, Presley heralded a brand new musical period. (RB/Redferns through Getty Photos)
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Recognized for his stage presence and controversial hip-swinging dance strikes, he turned an icon of youth tradition and rise up.
Presley scored hits with ‘Hound Canine’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’ and ‘Love Me Tender’ and had a singular, soulful voice.
Presley shocked audiences along with his early dance strikes. (Getty Photos)
“One factor that each stunned and impressed me was that Elvis could not learn music, however he was an outstanding musician,” Stanley stated. “He performed guitar, piano, drums, bass — he might choose up virtually any instrument and play virtually something. He was only a pure musician. He even produced a few of his personal data. The identical was true of his appearing.”
Presley appeared in 31 movies, together with “Blue Hawaii” and “Viva Las Vegas,” and in addition appeared in tv specials. He later settled in Las Vegas.
One in all Presley’s hit movies was Viva Las Vegas, starring Ann-Margaret. (Getty Photos)
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After his divorce from his spouse Priscilla Presley, with whom he had his solely little one, daughter Lisa Marie Presley, the “Burning Love” singer’s well being started to say no, partly attributable to a reliance on prescription drugs and weight achieve.
Sally A. Hoedel, writer of “Elvis: Destined to Die Younger,” advised Fox Information Digital in 2022 that he struggled with immense ache in his remaining months.
“It is arduous for us to think about (him being in bodily ache) as a result of he as soon as appeared so good on the surface that he could not be flawed on the within,” she stated. “(These well being points) get tougher to reside with the extra he excursions, and he is toured lots the previous few years. It is put quite a lot of pressure on his well being.”
After his sudden and surprising loss of life, Presley’s standing as a popular culture icon was cemented and he left an enduring legacy.
Sally A. Hoedel, writer of “Elvis: Destined to Die Younger,” advised Fox Information Digital that Presley struggled with critical well being issues in his remaining months. (Photographs Worldwide/Getty Photos)
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In 2022, Baz Luhrmann directed the biopic “Elvis,” starring Austin Butler as Presley and Tom Hanks as Parker. The movie obtained eight Oscar nominations, together with Finest Actor for Butler.
“It’s exceptional how a lot curiosity there’s at all times been in Elvis, and much more so since Baz Luhrmann’s movie got here out in 2022, notably a big group of youthful followers who had been launched to Elvis by way of the movie,” Stanley stated in his interview. “As they study extra about him and listen to extra of his music, they’re creating a complete new technology of Elvis followers.”
“He was only a born musician. … The identical was true of his appearing.”
Presley’s legacy could be seen in bodily kind at Graceland, his former mansion that’s now a museum.
The property was set to be auctioned after being seized earlier this 12 months, however authorities halted the public sale on the final minute.
The tried sale of Graceland is being investigated. (GAB Archive/Redferns)
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Presley’s granddaughter, Riley Keough, stated a pretend firm produced solid paperwork stating that her late mom, Lisa Marie Presley, had taken out a multimillion-dollar mortgage that she by no means repaid. Graceland was stated to be collateral within the false paperwork by way of a signed deed of belief.
From left to proper: Riley Keough, Lisa Marie Presley and Priscilla Presley pose collectively on the premiere of “Elvis” on June 11, 2022. (Eric Charbonneau/Getty Photos for Warner Bros.)
A lady named Lisa Jeanine Findley was charged Friday with mail fraud and aggravated id theft in reference to the case.
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Followers can nonetheless go to Graceland, which is now providing an unique new tour titled “Presley for a day.”
The web site guarantees a “personalized expertise with unprecedented entry to among the Presley household’s most beloved spots on the Graceland grounds” for as much as eight individuals per day, at a value of $6,000 per visitor.
Stephanie Nolasco of Fox Information Digital contributed to this report.
