Ann-Margret proved she nonetheless beloved Elvis Presley years after his dying

Elvis Presley slept with many ladies all through his profession, however no person ever in comparison with Ann-Margret.

The two stars met on the set of their 1964 film, Viva Las Vegas, and a sordid love affair started, lasting simply over a 12 months.

People round Elvis and Ann-Margret on the time stated they have been good for each other. They grew to become inseparable, and spent each second collectively – but it surely needed to come to an finish.

After Elvis’ long-term girlfriend Priscilla Presley discovered in regards to the tryst, she was understandably livid. She made Elvis finish his relationship with Ann-Margret, however their connection by no means faltered.

The former lovers noticed each other sometimes within the following ten years earlier than Elvis’ dying on August 16, 1977. After he died, Ann-Margret was the one particular person from the King’s life in Hollywood who attended his funeral. But Ann-Margret’s compassion did not die with him.

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Two years after Elvis’ dying, in 1979, Ann-Margret heard that his father, Vernon Presley, was extraordinarily unwell.

She immediately jumped into motion and confirmed Elvis, one final time, simply how a lot she beloved him. Ann-Margret hopped on a aircraft and flew to Memphis, Tennessee, to see Vernon one final time.

Together, they spoke in regards to the one factor that they had in widespread: their love for Elvis. Ann-Margret recalled: “We had a good visit, laughing and crying and trading stories.”

Eventually, although, the dialog turned sombre.

“He told me how much he missed his son,” Ann-Margret remembered. “And I said that I missed him, too.”

Vernon died a couple of months in a while June 26, 1979. It isn’t recognized if Ann-Margret attended his funeral.

Ann-Margret and Vernon beforehand shared a powerful connection at Elvis’ funeral, although.

When Ann-Margret arrived at Graceland on August 18, 1977, for Elvis’ funeral, Vernon was the primary particular person she noticed.

He immediately hugged her. She regarded again: “There was so much to say, to recount. But instead, we cried.”

Vernon ultimately informed Ann-Margret how Elvis actually felt about her earlier than his dying: “He was so proud of you.”