Elvis songwriter dies aged 85

news: Thursday 24th May 2007

Ben Weisman, legendary Elvis Presley songwriter, died yesterday at the age of 85.

The man who Elvis referred to as "the mad professor", penned more of his songs than any other writer, including 'First in Line', 'Got a Lot of Living to Do', and 'Follow That Dream'.

Weisman had reportedly been suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and was being treated in a hospital in Los Angeles prior to his death.

article by: Scott Johnson

published: 24/05/2007 13:43