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Fans hold candlelight vigil on death anniversary of Rock and Roll legend Elvis Presley

One of the most significant names in music history, Elvis Presley died on 16 August 1977 at the age of 42. Fans of the Rock N Roll legend held a candlelight vigil at his Memphis estate, 'Graceland'.
One of the most significant names in music history, Elvis Presley died on 16 August 1977 at the age of 42. Fans of the Rock N Roll legend held a candlelight vigil at his Memphis estate, 'Graceland'. (Photo | AP)
One of the most significant names in music history, Elvis Presley died on 16 August 1977 at the age of 42. Fans of the Rock N Roll legend held a candlelight vigil at his Memphis estate, 'Graceland'. (Photo | AP)
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Fans hold candles during a vigil for Elvis Presley at Graceland, Presley's Memphis home. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Fans hold candles during a vigil for Elvis Presley at Graceland, Presley's Memphis home. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Nathan Pittorf shows off his best Elvis Presley impersonation during a candlelight vigil for Presley at Graceland, his Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
Nathan Pittorf shows off his best Elvis Presley impersonation during a candlelight vigil for Presley at Graceland, his Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
A street memorial is lit during a candlelight vigil for Elvis Presley in front of Graceland, Presley's Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
A street memorial is lit during a candlelight vigil for Elvis Presley in front of Graceland, Presley's Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
Roger Engelby, left, and Jerry Engelby set up their street memorial before a candlelight vigil for Elvis Presley at Graceland, Presley's Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. The Jefferson City, Missouri residents have been to every vigil at Graceland since 1993.
Roger Engelby, left, and Jerry Engelby set up their street memorial before a candlelight vigil for Elvis Presley at Graceland, Presley's Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. The Jefferson City, Missouri residents have been to every vigil at Graceland since 1993.
Fans wait in line outside Graceland, Elvis Presley's Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
Fans wait in line outside Graceland, Elvis Presley's Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
Sonya Man, left, sports a tattoo of a young Elvis Presley outside while talking with her son Bobbi Man, right, at Elvis Presley's Memphis near Graceland, Elvis Presley's Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. Sonya traveled from her home in London, England to be married at Graceland on Aug. 14.
Sonya Man, left, sports a tattoo of a young Elvis Presley outside while talking with her son Bobbi Man, right, at Elvis Presley's Memphis near Graceland, Elvis Presley's Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. Sonya traveled from her home in London, England to be married at Graceland on Aug. 14.
Elvis tribute artist Tony Grova, center, talks with Madison Pugsley, 12, left, and her grandmother Marie Geering at Elvis Presley's Memphis near Graceland, Presley's Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
Elvis tribute artist Tony Grova, center, talks with Madison Pugsley, 12, left, and her grandmother Marie Geering at Elvis Presley's Memphis near Graceland, Presley's Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
Jerry Engelby sings along with a recorded performance of Elvis Presley performing 'America the Beautiful' during a candlelight vigil for Presley at Graceland, his Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
Jerry Engelby sings along with a recorded performance of Elvis Presley performing 'America the Beautiful' during a candlelight vigil for Presley at Graceland, his Memphis home, on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn.
This Aug. 16, 2002 file photo shows an image of Elvis Presley singing as his band plays below at the start of the Elvis Presley 25th Anniversary Concert in Memphis, Tenn.
This Aug. 16, 2002 file photo shows an image of Elvis Presley singing as his band plays below at the start of the Elvis Presley 25th Anniversary Concert in Memphis, Tenn.
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