Being Overweight Depressed Elvis
Because Elvis cared so much about his image, gaining some extra pounds was a huge blow to his self-esteem. His weight gain made him feel ugly and undeserving of his fans’ love. According to some sources, he would lie in bed for days at a time without eating anything.
Elvis’s performances also suffered as he had difficulty singing some of his best-known songs. Fans were often disappointed upon seeing their idol in person. Nonetheless, he would go to all of his established appointments up to his untimely death, though the performances were kept short.