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Alfred Wertheimer Passed Away

October 21, 2014 | People

We just received the news from several sources that Alfred Wertheimer passed away, just before his 85th birthday on November 15. Alfred was the photographer that followed Elvis for days in 1956. The picture below is one of his most iconic Elvis-shots.

The Kiss by Alfred Wertheimer

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little jimmy tompkin wrote on October 21, 2014
Thanks for all those wonderful photo's R.I.P.
benny scott wrote on October 21, 2014
Slowly but surely one by one they leave us. Rest in peace Mr. Wertheimer. Thanks indeed for all the great pics. Always El.
Deano1 wrote on October 21, 2014
Very sad news. Rest in peace Mr. Wertheimer.