Elvis Presley: There are very few stars who have earned so much fame and name that it cannot be described in words. Today we will tell you about one such superstar who earned a lot of fame all over the world. This celeb is no longer among us but he is still very popular. Even the rich superstars of Bollywood imitated this American-born man. The surprising thing is that this actor continues to earn crores every year even decades after his death. Let’s know who he is?
This superstar is famous even after his death
The actor we are talking about is none other than Elvis Presley, known as the King of Rock and Roll. Singer and actor Elvis Presley was born in Mississippi, USA in 1935. He made his first recording in the early 50s and started his singing career. Then in 1956, he became famous as a breakout star due to his new sound and energetic moves on stage. More than his singing, Elvis was known for his presence on stage. He used to dance and sway with full energy while performing. He also performed with the same personality in films and soon he became famous all over the world. Even Bollywood stars started copying Elvis Presley.
Many Bollywood actors copied Elvis Presley
Late Bollywood legend Shammi Kapoor copied Elvis. Years later, another superstar imitated Elvis’ mannerisms in his early years. Aamir Khan also admitted to using Elvis’ style in films. Mithun Chakraborty also adopted some elements of Elvis’ style in his performance as Jimmy in the 1982 classic Disco Dancer.
Elvis had become addicted to alcohol
By the 1970s, Elvis had become addicted to alcohol and had gained a lot of weight. By the mid-70s, Elvis’ health had deteriorated. Due to poor health, he was unable to perform with the energy he was famous for and due to this he cancelled many shows. In August 1977, Elvis suffered a heart attack and the Rock and Roll ‘King’ said goodbye to this world at the age of just 42.
Earning crores even after death
However, neither did Elvis’ popularity decrease after his death nor did his earnings stop. Even after his death, his royalties and merchandise continued to earn him money. In fact, according to Forbes, Elvis remains one of the highest-earning dead celebrities year after year. In 2022, Forbes estimated that Elvis earned about $110 million (Rs 900 crore) a full 45 years after his death. Among dead celebrities, only Michael Jackson regularly earns more than him.
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