Butler said that playing the King of Rock ‘n Roll was “the greatest ride” of his life — but it all caught up with him at the end.
that he “woke up at 4 in the morning with excruciating pain” and was “rushed to hospital,” which was due to a virus he contracted that simulated the symptoms of appendicitis.Austin Butler attends the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Feb. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.© Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection
But the trip to the emergency room wasn’t the only health challenge he faced while taking portraying Elvis. He also told People that he lost his now-memorable voice while singing Elvis’ version of “Never Been to Spain.”“We did so many takes. And at a certain point, I just lost my voice,” Butler explained. “So then I went on vocal rest for a couple days, and I was able to come back.”
Butler has been very committed to Elvis’ voice as he continues to talk like the late singer — with many saying
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