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Did Elvis die Aug. 16, 1977? Gainesville author says no
Gail Brewer-Giorgio's evidence includes interviews, handwriting analyses and a 1988 phone chat with The King
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Local writer Gail Brewer-Giorgio thinks Elvis Presley didn’t die Aug. 16, 1977. She has what she calls “explosive evidence” to prove her theory. - photo by Scott Rogers
Layne Saliba
Updated: Aug 16, 2018, 9:46 PM
Published: Aug 16, 2018, 9:47 PM
Elvis Presley died on Aug. 16, 1977. At least, that’s what most people think and what news reports indicated. Gail Brewer-Giorgio, a writer and Gainesville resident, isn’t one who believes so. While she’s not certain if he’s alive today, she is sure Presley didn’t die that day 41 years ago.
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From surprise email to Disney magic: Gainesville family’s life-changing journey with Bert’s Big Adventure
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Triplets Max, Maggie and Miller Burle enjoy a Disney World vacation after their family was nominated and won a trip from Bert's Big Adventures. Photo provided by Abigail Burle.
Greg Finan Jr.
The Times
Published: Apr 8, 2025, 12:04 PM
When Abigail Burle’s family received an unexpected email in October 2024, they had no idea their lives were about to be transformed.
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