Colonel Tom Parker died of complications from a stroke in 1997 at age 87. His legacy remains controversial: some view him as a brilliant marketer, and others as a huckster who took advantage of his most famous client, Elvis Presley. His life and relationship with Presley have been the subject of books and films, including a portrayal by Tom Hanks in Baz Luhrmannās 2022 biopic Elvis.
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