That's a fact Everyone that knew him say that he lived life and treated his ladies and his family and friends just as the words of his soul felt songs said
He could still walk, with the help of a cane, to his throne. Wasn't that way three or so years later. The lamentable fact, for an amazing performer, is that he ate himself to death. I can't think of anyone else who has done this.
Where are you coming from with your miss information. The man had a family history of weight and many more problems. Noted in early childhood years. No one becomes that large from just eating