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Celebrity survival and replacement conspiracies

A broader genre of conspiracy theories that include the idea that celebrities have faked their own deaths or been replaced, including Elvis Presley.

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Jan 29, 2026
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What are the origins and most influential proponents of the Elvis faked-death conspiracy and how have they been debunked?

The belief that faked his death began almost immediately after his body was found at in August 1977 and was amplified by books, tabloids and a steady stream of “sightings”; serious coverage and forens...

Jan 26, 2026
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An alien has replaced Elvis.

The claim that "" collapses under available reporting: publicly entertained beliefs and anecdotes about according to multiple tabloid and entertainment sources , but there is no credible evidence in t...