Elvis’ stunt double Lance Legault dies aged 77

Actor Lance Legault has died after his career as Elvis Presley’s stunt double...

16:15 27 September 2012

Actor Lance Legault, who used to be Elvis Presley’s acting stunt double, passed away on September 10th, 2012 at his Los Angeles home. He was 77 years old. 

 

It is understood that Lance, who was born in Chicago, Illinois, started working at a very young age in order to help his family with economic incomings.

 

Before getting into movie business, he reportedly went to The Municipal University of Wichita in Kansas and earned a business degree. 

 

After getting hired to complete scenes for ‘Viva Las Vegas’, ‘Kissin’ Cousins’, ‘Roustabout’, and other movies, he made acting his main source of income.

 

The stunt double to ’the King’ starred in several hit US TV shows, which included‘Star Trek The Next Generation’, ‘Magnum’, ‘Dynasty’, ‘Knight Rider’, ‘Stripes’, and ‘Dallas’. 

 

LeGault is thought to have been survived by his wife of 35 years, Teresa, daughters Mary and Teresa and sons Marcus and Lance.