By Jessica Wedemeyer
1:02am PST, Feb 27, 2023
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When the King of Rock 'n' Roll died in August 1977, he left his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, to his only child, daughter Lisa Marie Presley, who was raised there. Now, following Lisa Marie's tragic and sudden passing 45 years later in January 2023, a rep for Graceland on Jan. 16 confirmed who will inherit the historic home, which is both a tourist attraction as well as a haven for the Presley family: It will go to Lisa Marie's three daughters, as she wanted; the property, which is in a trust, will benefit Riley Keough and twins Harper and Finley Lockwood. In the wake of the news, join Wonderwall.com as we look back at the hottest photos of Graceland's most famous resident, Elvis Presley, when he was young and in his prime…
Elvis Presley strolled the lawn and driveway of his new Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1957 — the same year he purchased the home and grounds for just over $100,000 when he was 22.
Now keep reading for more…
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We love a man in uniform! Elvis Presley looked dapper while serving in the United States Army in 1958.
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The King gave an irresistible over-the-shoulder pout in a promotional photo for 1957's "Jailhouse Rock."
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Judy Tyler wasn't the only one who swooned over Elvis Presley when he starred in the 1957 musical "Jailhouse Rock."
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Elvis Presley went shirtless — and showed off his perfect profile — while undergoing an eye exam as part of his induction into the United States Army in 1958.
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What's the one thing we love more than a handsome man? A handsome man with a baby animal, of course! Elvis Presley had us falling in puppy love when he was snapped with his tiny pooch, Sweet Pea, in 1956.
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Elvis Presley looked casually cool while sitting for a portrait in 1956.
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Elvis The Pelvis! Elvis Presley showed off his signature moves while performing in 1956.
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Elvis Presley showed off his boxing bod in 1962's "Kid Galahad."
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We love it! Elvis Presley's signature style was on full display in a promotional photo for 1957's "Loving You."
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Elvis Presley gave a sexy smirk in 1962's "Girls! Girls! Girls!"
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Elvis Presley smoldered while promoting the 1956 musical "Love Me Tender."
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Elvis Presley flaunted his beach bod while starring alongside Joan Blackman in 1961's "Blue Hawaii."
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Elvis Presley's perfect nose and full lips were front and center in an undated headshot from early in his career.
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A shirtless Elvis Presley looked ruggedly handsome in the 1956 Western musical "Love Me Tender."
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Too cute! Elvis Presley sang "Hound Dog" to a basset hound in a top hat during a 1956 appearance on NBC's "The Steve Allen Show."
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Elvis Presley danced his way into our hearts while performing early in his career.
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Debra Paget gave Elvis Presley the look of love when they co-starred in 1956's "Love Me Tender." (Can you blame her?!)
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Elvis Presley showed off his toned torso while portraying an acrobat and high diver in 1963's "Fun In Acapulco."
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Elvis Presley gave good face while posing with his guitar in a 1959 portrait for the United States Army.
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Up close and personal with The Pelvis… A swimsuit-clad Elvis Presley embraced co-star Joan Blackman in 1961's "Blue Hawaii."
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Here's Elvis Presley how we love him most — singing with a guitar in his hands — during a 1956 recording session.
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Elvis Presley climbed his way deep into our hearts while posing with a ladder in an undated portrait from early in his career.
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Even covered in grime, Elvis Presley's shirtless bod in the 1957 musical "Jailhouse Rock" was worthy of a closer look!
