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Sep 27, 2021 · ELVIS PRESLEY was absolutely devastated when his Jailhouse Rock co-star Judy Tyler was shockingly killed just days after they finished filming.
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Aug 12, 2015 · On July 3, 1957, Tyler and her husband died in a car crash in Wyoming. Tyler, who had appeared on Broadway, played Peggy, the business partner and love interest of Elvis’ character, Vince, in the film. The 22-year-old Elvis was devastated at hearing the news.
May 28, 2021 · After the filming of Jailhouse Rock came to an end Judy decided to drive to New York City with her husband, Gregory Lafayette, on July 3, 1957. En route Judy was involved in a car...
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Tyler was killed instantly, aged 24, and Lafayette died the next day, aged 19. The Casper Morning Star reported the passenger killed in the oncoming car, driven by Paul Reed, was Don D. Jones, 23, of Hanna, Wyoming.
Mar 7, 2022 · Elvis’ friend, George Klein, recalled the singer’s reaction to Tyler’s death. “He said, ‘I’ve got some bad news. Judy Tyler just got killed in a car wreck,'” Klein said.
Elvis’ Memphis buddy, George Klein, witnessed the back-and-forth between Elvis and choreographer Alex Romero, and so Klein’s description in his book “Elvis: My Best Man” is the most complete account of what happened.
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Oct 17, 2022 · Elvis Presley 'broke down' when Judy Tyler died at just 24 before Jailhouse Rock premiered 65 years ago today. However, things totally changed within 36 hours, according to a Memphis Mafia...
