Fans Remember Elvis Presley on the 46th Anniversary of the King’s Death

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The King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley — known for his signature combination of rhythm and blues, gospel, and country — remains one of the most celebrated performers of all time. With those wild, gyrating hips and bedazzled outfits, he took audiences by storm with upbeat sing-a-long tunes like “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “A Little Less Conversation” as well as soft, tender-hearted ballads like “In the Ghetto” and “Suspicious Minds.” We also can’t forget his many cinematic turns, including Love Me Tender, Loving You, King Creole, G.I. Blues, Flaming Star, Blue Hawaii, and many more. 

He was a true star – on stage and screen. And, on August 16, 1977, he left us — to forever worship the work he left behind and mourn the work he didn’t get to create. Fans have taken to Twitter to celebrate his life and achievements on the 46th anniversary of his passing. 

He is an eternal force

https://twitter.com/historyrock_/status/1691741915350229462

https://twitter.com/gginger069/status/1690408360103776257

The man could shake it

https://twitter.com/KristenJoy78/status/1689012166182027264

https://twitter.com/KristenJoy78/status/1688605634185371648

The last known photo of The King

https://twitter.com/AboutElvis/status/1691345668365754369

If only we all could’ve been there to appreciate his talent 

https://twitter.com/JackMountieSir/status/1689397134024441856

Elvis Presley’s death announced on the news

https://twitter.com/austinbutler_4e/status/1691717813734404446

He will always hold a special place in our hearts

https://twitter.com/Bijouxy/status/1688422356094472192

Elvis on the set of ‘Jailhouse Rock’

https://twitter.com/AboutElvis/status/1690246331229495296

Elvis was funny…

https://twitter.com/KristenJoy78/status/1690782199077863425

Elvis Presley’s version of “Always on My Mind” is something else 

https://twitter.com/Bada_bing3/status/1691819984945639697

The GOAT

https://twitter.com/heat_heel/status/1691817128356122684


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Josh Lezmi

Josh is an entertainment writer and editor at Thought Catalog.