17. Elvis
Elvis Presley was one of the biggest sex icons in the world when he was first making his mark in the music industry. Easy to see why with his charming smile and well-combed hair. But the end of Presley’s life is a sad one, as the star grew troubled at the demands of fame. He secluded himself to his home in Graceland, and while he still toured in the 70s, reports surfaced that by 1976, the musician was boredwith the “grinding schedule of repeated routines, the monotony of the road, and a heart heavy from personal disappointments.” Those who saw Presley towards the end of his career talk about how the singer was near impossible to understand on stage and unable to move around for very long.
Presley would abuse prescription drugs, often feeling like he needed them to first perform on stage, and then again to help him fall asleep at night. This, combined with a poor diet, led to Presley gaining a substantial amount of weight as his career went on. While there were also reports that he attempted to use diet pills, there is no telling if they did more harm than good.
Presley died in 1977, and at the time had suffered from liver damage, an enlarged colon, glaucoma and high blood pressure.
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