The Last Love of Elvis: The Woman Who Was With Him Before He Died
When the world remembers Elvis Presley as the King of Rock & Roll, many forget that in the final days of his life, there was a woman who stayed by his side — not Priscilla Presley, not one of his famous past lovers, but someone rarely mentioned in the history books: Ginger Alden.
She was Elvis’s last love — the woman who witnessed firsthand how the legend struggled during the darkest chapter of his life.
A Chance Meeting: The Unexpected Romance
Elvis met Ginger Alden in 1976. He was 41. Ginger was only 20.
She had come to Graceland with her sisters after receiving an invitation from Elvis himself. The moment he saw her, Elvis was instantly captivated — not just by her beauty, but by her gentle and calming presence.
Despite their 21-year age gap, their relationship quickly grew close. Elvis was drawn to Ginger’s peace and kindness, while Ginger found herself mesmerized by Elvis’s charisma and the fragile soul he hid from the public.
A Relationship Full of Intimacy — and Loneliness
In later interviews, Ginger described Elvis as loving, humorous, and surprisingly tender.
But behind the jokes and warmth, she also saw the side of Elvis burdened by pressure — the insomnia, the depression, and the increasing dependence on prescription drugs.
Elvis spent much of his time in the private upstairs area of Graceland — a place still closed to the public even today. And throughout those long, difficult nights, Ginger was the one person constantly by his side.
In January 1977, Elvis even proposed to her. He gave her a large diamond ring and told her he wanted to marry her by the end of the year.
Despite the ups and downs in their relationship, Elvis genuinely wanted to make Ginger part of his future.
The King's Final Days
By the summer of 1977, Elvis’s health had declined significantly. His body weakened, his concert schedule collapsed, and his medical issues spiraled out of control.
Still, Ginger stayed at Graceland — sleeping beside him, sharing meals, and helping him through his daily routines.
On the night of August 15, 1977, Elvis and Ginger were together as usual. They laughed, talked about travel plans, and Elvis told her he wanted to get healthy again.
At around 4 a.m., Elvis said he was going to the bathroom and took a book with him.
Still half-asleep, Ginger replied, “Okay… just don’t fall asleep in there.”
Those were the last words she ever spoke to him.
The Discovery That Changed Everything
Around 2 p.m. on August 16, 1977, Ginger woke up in their Graceland room.
Something felt wrong.
The bathroom door was still closed.
She called out to Elvis. No answer.
When she opened the door, she found Elvis lying on the floor.
Ginger Alden was the first person to discover Elvis Presley’s lifeless body.
The moment stayed etched in her memory forever.
Life After Elvis
After Elvis’s death, Ginger chose a private life.
She rarely appeared in the media and only decades later wrote a book to share the tender, vulnerable side of Elvis that the world never truly knew.
Ginger said Elvis wasn’t just a legend — he was a lonely man searching desperately for real love.
And in the final year of his life, he found a brief but deep sense of peace with her.
Conclusion
Ginger Alden may not be a name known to all Elvis fans, but she was the King’s last love — the woman who witnessed his last smile, heard his final words, and holds one of the most intimate pieces of Elvis Presley’s mysterious and complicated life.
Their relationship was both sweet and tragic — a romance cut too short, yet forever preserved in the history of Graceland and in the hearts of Elvis lovers around the world.