Elvis Presley's Former Fiancée Shares Rare Throwback Photos From Their 1977 Engagement

Ginger Alden recently posted photos from the day Presley proposed, just months before his death.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:55am

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Ginger Alden, Elvis Presley's former fiancée, recently shared rare throwback photos from their 1977 engagement on Facebook. The photos show the couple together, as well as Alden's engagement ring. Alden reflected on their love and the special memories they shared before Presley's death just months later.

Why it matters

The photos and Alden's reflections provide a rare glimpse into Presley's personal life in the final months before his passing. Alden's relationship with the Presley family has been strained since his death, making these intimate details all the more meaningful.

The details

In her Facebook post, Alden shared three photos from their engagement. One shows the couple standing outside, with Presley wearing a black coat and purple scarf, and Alden in a fur jacket. Another pic shows Alden smiling next to Presley, who wore a white bucket hat and blue pullover. The final photo was of Alden's engagement ring in a green velvet box. Alden wrote that it was a 'special day' when Presley proposed, and that she will 'always hold dear his sincere and beautiful words' to her.

  • Alden and Presley became engaged in January 1977.
  • Presley died of heart failure just months after their engagement, in August 1977.

The players

Ginger Alden

Elvis Presley's former fiancée and the last woman he was involved with before his death.

Elvis Presley

The legendary American singer and actor who was engaged to Ginger Alden in the final months of his life.

Lisa Marie Presley

Elvis Presley's daughter, who Alden knew as a young child when she visited Graceland.

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What they’re saying

“This was a special day 49 years ago for Elvis and myself becoming engaged. I will always hold dear his sincere and beautiful words to me then and near the end, his confiding in me and our love for one another.”

— Ginger Alden (Facebook)

“Thank you Elvis, you filled my life with many wonderful memories.”

— Ginger Alden (Facebook)

“My time with Lisa Marie was unique for me and special. I grew to care deeply for her and felt the same from her. We didn't have years together, but it was quality time spent for sure when she visited Elvis and me at Graceland as a young child in 77 and was able to join us on some tours and visit with me at my family home.”

— Ginger Alden (Facebook)

“I truly wish we could have spoken later in life as I am sure she had many questions. May you rest in peace Lisa. You were loved and will be deeply missed.”

— Ginger Alden (Facebook)

The takeaway

These rare photos and Alden's reflections provide a poignant look into Elvis Presley's personal life in the final months before his untimely death, offering a glimpse of the love and connection he shared with his last fiancée. Despite their fractured relationship after his passing, Alden's memories of their time together and her care for his daughter Lisa Marie highlight the profound impact Presley had on those closest to him.