Elvis Presley, despite his popularity, had to deal with issues surrounding his life - including his sexuality.
The King of Rock and Roll had been one of the most ideal men during his time. His facial features and singing skills even made him outshine other people.
However, Presley developed a fear during the toughest times of his life.
Gary Lindberg's book "Brando on Elvis: In His Own Words" revealed bombshell information about Presley and iconic Hollywood star, Marlon Brando. The book contained the star's letters to his pen pal, Montez, throughout the 1960s and 1970.
One of which detailed Brando's worry about Presley's fear about his sexuality.
The letter, dated February 1969, disclosed that the late rocker suffered a dreaded incident when unknown assailants attempted to kidnap him. Although he had a wife at that time, Presley reportedly felt he was not being honest about who he really was.
"He's being churned up inside until he fears himself. I sometimes think he fears that he's a latent homosexual," he said.
Fans questioned its validity, but Calumet Editions claim they have proof the articles were genuine.
Still, it is worth noting that the singer was born and raised in a traditional Christian family. As he also became a sex symbol for women when he was still alive, he did not get the chance to explore his true identity.
Was Elvis Presley Gay or Bisexual?
It seemed like Brando was not the only one who made comments on Presley's sexuality.
As quoted by chauffeur and close friend Gerald Peters, the King of Rock and Roll was reportedly a man's man.
"Although he loved Priscilla dearly, he preferred the company of men," he said, per Express.
Meanwhile, David Bowie said in 1972 that if Presley's image was not bisexual, then he did not know what was.
His sexuality was questioned even more as his song, "Jailhouse Rock," talked about prison sex scenarios. The song lyrics goes, "You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see/I sure would be delighted with your company/Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me."
"I couldn't get over that eye shadow he was wearing. It was like seeing a couple of guys kissin' in Key West," Chet Atkins said as people read Presley as gay.
Regardless of Presley's sexuality, his fans knew that he loved the women he dated before his death.
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