When he died on August 16, 1977, the coroner’s report did the dirty work.
His weight was listed as 170 pounds on his driver’s license. That was a lie.
The actual cause of death was a heart attack. But his diet played a massive role.
He had a condition called megacolon. A fancy word for a backup in the plumbing.
His gut was a mess. Heavy food, heavy life, heavy heart.
Fun Facts to Chew On
Did you know his favorite thing to eat was a “steakburger”? From a little joint in Memphis.
He’d order four or five at a time. Plus a whole plate of pancakes.
One time, he ate a whole German chocolate cake. By himself. In bed.
That’s not just eating. That’s a performance.
