TODD MORGAN PASSED AWAY

Todd Morgan, who for years has been Graceland's "public face," was found dead in his apartment. It had not been announced publicly yet, but Todd had just been promoted to a new position and was to report directly to Gary Hovey in Los Angeles, though he would remain in Memphis. He was due to go out to dinner last night with friends to celebrate his promotion, but did not show.

 

Reports are he must have died in his sleep last night. Todd has been at Graceland since it was opened to the public in 1982. He started as a tour guide. Todd has worked on tons of creative projects for Graceland during recent years. He died at the age of 45. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Todd’s family and friends. Rest in Piece, Todd.

Statement from Lisa Marie Presley: "Todd's sudden and untimely death is a huge shock and a great loss for us personally and for EPE. He has been an incredible gift and Gem in all of the 25 years that he worked at Graceland. He was so unbelievably devoted to us, to my Father and to his job. His heart, soul and his dedication could never be replaced. This is just nothing but sad and awful for everyone, our prayers and hearts are with him and his family. He will be deeply missed."

PICTURE: Todd last January 8th, at the Procclamation Ceremony on the Graceland lawn, what was to be his last public speech - ElvisMatters.

source: www.elvismatters.com