Dee had three sons Billy, Ricky and David. By then a worldwide star, he also bought a home for his father, Vernon, and his stepmother on Dolan Drive, Memphis, close to the singer's own mansion, Graceland. Rick Stanley, David Stanley; grandchildren, Brooke . According to Stanley, Presley was eager to make serious changes in his life. The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. There is a problem with your email/password. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Sorry! Read More. One day in the spring of 1960, a big Lincoln Continental carrying Vernon and Dee pulled up in front of Breezy Point Farms. A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. This account has been disabled. Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound. Presleys father, Vernon Presley, remarried in 1960 after losing his first wife Gladys in 1958. This is a carousel with slides. Thanks for your help! Learn more about merges. It was usually me, because I knew his tastetall, clean girls.. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Back then, her book gushed about how wonderful he was and never said anything about gay relationships, or incest, but suddenly twenty five years later when she needs money, Dee stanley claims he . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Lacker claims the Elvis brought Ricky into the entourage, not out of love, but convenience. At this time Presley began gathering more closely around him his friends, employees, and hangers on that would become known as the Memphis Mafia and would accompany him almost constantly until his death. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Failed to delete memorial. Ken Green officiating. It was his second marriage. In Memory Of Davada Mae Stanley "Dee" Presley. cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Highly recommended. In an interview published in the Lakeland Ledger in 1980 she said: 'Vernon was more married to Elvis than to me. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. That marriage ended in divorce in November 1977. Legal Statement. Elvis Presley gained three stepbrothers when his father, Vernon Presley, married Davada 'Dee' Stanley in 1960. Dee, who died on September 28, 2013 : first clapped eyes on Elvis when he played a show in Newport News, Virginia, in 1955, the year before classic hits like Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes and Hound Dog caused a worldwide sensation. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. MADISON TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) - Davada Mae Stanley (Dee) Presley, stepmother to Elvis Presley, has died. ", According to Dee, commenting on Elvis's drug-taking, long after his death, "There wasn't a person in the world that would say no to him. Vernon and Dee Presley - Elvis Presley Photos For Elvis CD Collectors Vernon & Dee wedding 1960. So romance blossomed with Vernon, and in April 1960 Dee told her husband she wanted a divorce to marry the widower. Toward the end there was liquid Demerol. An admitted street drug user and alcoholic from his teenage years through his years working for Elvis, Ricks ability to clearly recall events through the haze of addiction might be questioned. Resend Activation Email. Needles. Try again. Dr. Charles Stanley's divorce from his wife in 2000 was reportedly caused by what his former wife described as many years of marital disappointments and conflict. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. It started when Elvis called Rick into his room at 3 or 4 oclock in the morning and told him he wanted some cheeseburgers. Simply put, Elvis Presley was the first real rock & roll star. And besides, we all gave our lives to Elvis. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley.A home maker, Dee is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Rev. Presley was concerned about other celebrities who criticized America during the Vietnam War. Elvis would later marry Priscilla and have a daughter, Lisa Marie. Gladys died in 1958 and Vernon remarried to Davada "Dee" Stanley, a nurse in Huntsville, Alabama, in June 1960. Long recognized as the most important woman in Elvis's life, outstripping the impact of Priscilla whom he famously dedicated his hit 'You Were Always on My Mind' to, Gladys' death devastated the singer. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. A white Southerner singing blues laced with country, and country laced with gospel, he brought together American music from both sides of the color line and performed it with a natural hip-swiveling sexuality that made him a teen idol and a role model for generations of cool rebels. Determined to keep away from her, he withdrew behind this small group of trusted allies. He had refused the 'soft' Special Services option offered to entertainers. based on information from your browser. He just sobbed and sobbed. He died on June 26, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. I am talking about prescribed drugs. Davada Mae Elliott, stepmother to Elvis Presley: born Waverly, Tennessee 16 June 1925: married firstly William Stanley (marriage dissolved; three children, and one child deceased), 1960 Vernon Elvis Presley (divorced 1977); died Nashville 28 September 2013. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! According to Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, the young girl Elvis would later marry, "he couldn't stand her [his stepmother]". There was a problem getting your location. A year after Elvis's mother died, his father was remarried to a woman named Davada "Dee" Stanley in 1960. . For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Whenever youre feeling lonely or feeling like nobody loves you you see that the devils playground is your mind. After Elvis death, Dee and all of her sons published books describing their lives during the years spent with Elvis. He was born in Fulton, Mississippi, the oldest of 5 children. He died at birth. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. When Elvis died at Graceland on August 16, 1977, his will appointed Vernon, who had long handled Elvis' personal, non-career business affairs, as executor and trustee. Try again. One day in the spring of 1960, a big Lincoln Continental carrying Vernon and Dee pulled up in front of Breezy Point Farms. Meanwhile, Im just standing there in amazement, smiling at him. ", "There were a lot of entertainers who were saying, I want to leave America. Whenever Elvis saw that on the news, he would say, Well, Ill pay for your plane ticket to go if you want to leave.", "That bothered Elvis," Stanley continued. A brief, two-page medical examiner's report completed after Presley's death is public record (via Autopsy Files).This document which appears to be dated October 20, 1977, more than two months after Presley's death on August 16 was completed by Shelby County, Tennessee Medical Examiner Dr. Jerry Francisco, and sheds some light on how Elvis was found. Vernon Presley marries divorcee and mother of three sons, Davada (Dee) Stanley, an American whom he met Germany, where she had been stationed with her military husband. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Dee and Elvis's father Vernon were . Gladys, Elvis, Vernon Presley : Vernon, Gladys, Elvis Aaron Presley. He loved America. When the visit wore down, Id escort the others to the door, and the one that was chosen would stay behind. There was an error deleting this problem. He was an actor, known for Elvis on Tour (1972), Hee Haw (1969) and Elvis in Concert (1977). But we have a hard time forgiving ourselves. 'There wasn't a person in the world that would say no to him. Ken Green officiating. He is ultimately what caused the deterioration of my marriage. Just six months later Gladys was dead. 'Elvis's dislike of Dee bordered on hate.his wife Priscilla said that 'he couldn't stand her'. One of Dee's sons, David Stanley, wrote after Elvis's death, 'I have never seen a human being in my life abuse drugs like Elvis. Had he been alive, he would no doubt have disliked his "stepmom" even more after she claimed, in a book about "the dark side of Elvis" after his death that he had shared a bed with his birth mother. Billy Stanley said Presley had big plans shortly before his passing. On Ricks first tour, Elvis revealed the name of his tutor. Im the teacher, Elvis told him. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. It was only after he was found dead on his bathroom floor at his Memphis mansion Graceland in August 1977 that Dee began to spout her claims about Elvis's private life and drug abuse. Then hed let me know which one he wanted to stay. Contents: Dexedrine, Black Beauties. The rock n roll star passed away on Aug. 16, 1977, at age 42. (Courtesy of Billy Stanley). He loved God and his fellow man. Davada Mae Stanley (Dee) Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. When Elvis heard, he flew into a rage that his dad could think of marrying again so soon and he didn't go to the wedding. Author Billy Stanley spoke to Fox News Digital about how Elvis Presley, a "proud patriot," never lost his faith in God. A stunned Stanley replied, "Well, yeah, I mean, weve talked about this for almost 17 years, Elvis." This is an excellent release no fan should be without it. (June 16, 1925 - September 28, 2013) Dee was Elvis Presley's stepmother. His aunt Lilian recalled how he sobbed: 'She's all we lived for, she was always my best girl'. Failed to report flower. She repeated this on national television and said she was told this by the familys long-serving maid and Elvis's grandmother Minnie. June 26, 2022 2 Mins Read. Burial. Stanley's mother, Dee Stanley, married Vernon Presley, who was Elvis' father, in 1960. But according to records filed in probate court last December, it had earned almost $5 million since the singer's death. And as his mother lay in an open coffin, he rearranged her clothing and brushed her hair. He changed his mind, though, reminding himself they would meet again in a matter of days. Add to your scrapbook. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley were married from 1967 until 1973. When Elvis wanted a girl, which was almost every night, according to Rick, he would announce, Its time to go trolling. Then one of guys would head down to the lobby to pick out four or five of the girls for Elvis to look over. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. In 1960, two years after Gladys Presley's death, his father, Vernon Presley, married Davada "Dee" Stanley and brought her and her three sons -- Billy, Rick and David -- to live at Memphis. He had been ill with heart ailments for sometime. She blamed him for leading her sons into drug abuse too. Now I got three," Stanley shared. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He died at birth. However, he did eventually offer her three sons jobs in his entourage known as the 'Memphis Mafia' and bought her and his father a home on Dolan Drive in an upmarket area of Memphis. It was the year before he rocketed into celebrity orbit with hits such as Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes and Hound Dog. Weve updated the security on the site. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. And even if they were wrong, he would still follow our leaders. She lived in Madison TN ; Where did Elvis Presley's step mother Dee Live? On July 3, 1960, Mr. Presley married Davada (Dee) Mae Elliott Stanley. He kept saying to him, Why didnt you let me know if you needed money? Aniversrio 10 de abril de 1916. Try again later. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He walks across the room, and I know the first time I meet this guy, hes different. It was recently vandalised with a message in support of Black Lives Matter. ', The comments below have not been moderated, No Elvis impersonator here! Late in Elvis life, the boys performed many of the services that better-known Presley insiders had done for years. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Elvis Presley's songs are unforgettable - they have stood the test of time, especially his singles of the 1950s, a decade in which he had a song at No. Vernon Presley's second wife was Davada "Dee" Stanley. He lived it like it was his last day.". He used to say it was the greatest country in the whole world. Stanley is married to his high school sweetheart, and they reside in Memphis, Tennessee, just a few miles from Presleys Graceland. The Stanleys would be his drug runners., That may have been what Elvis had in mind. He cried and cried. Alongside claims that he had a gay affair, was forced to marry Priscilla, and committed suicide because he had bone-marrow cancer, the biggest bombshell of all was her allegation that he'd been in an incestuous relationship with his mother Gladys, who had died two years before Dee married Vernon. She has been dubbed the King of Rock and Roll's 'evil stepmother' - the lady who waited until after his tragically young death to claim he not only had a gay affair but also engaged in an incestuous relationship with his beloved mother. She even insists Elvis felt guilty about it, weeping and asking: 'What have I done?' Davada "Dee" Stanley Presley was the second wife of Elvis's dad Vernon - and for the King her biggest crime was taking the place of his much-missed mother. He really rattled me by picking me up and saying, These are my little brothers. Vernon Presley. ", PRISCILLA PRESLEY SAYS ELVIS WOULD HAVE LOVED NEW BIOPIC: ITS PERFECTION. Birth: Jun. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, These three boys became so engrained and trusted by Elvis that they became known as his 'TCBs' - 'Taking Care of Business.'. Billy Stanley said Presley had big plans shortly before his passing. Fatos rpidos. Stanley's mother was actually Elvis' step-mother Davada "Dee" Stanley. Elvis Presley wife. Dee hade tre sner frn hennes frsta ktenskap, Bill, David och Rick Stanley. Elvis Presley gained three stepbrothers when his father, Vernon Presley, married Davada Dee Stanley in 1960. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Midnight Globe - Dec 13, 1977 : Dee Stanley is the stepmom who reveals the truth behind the Presley divorces. When Vernon Presley met Dee Stanley in Germany during Elvis army deployment there, her three sons were living at a Virginia boarding school. Status Duration Length; Dating: Dec 1958 - 3rd Jul 1960: 1 year, 7 months Married: 3rd Jul 1960 - 1977: Dee Presley was married to the famed singer's father, Vernon, from 1960 -- at the height of Elvis's stardom -- until 1974 when they were divorced. I felt very much at home when I was at Graceland, Rick recalls. 16, 1925WaverlyHumphreys CountyTennessee, USADeath: Sep. 28, 2013NashvilleDavidson CountyTennessee, USAParents: James Wright Elliot and Bessie Mae HeathMarried: Master Sgt. Davada 'Dee' Stanley Presley was the second wife of Elvis' dad Vernon - and for the King her biggest crime was taking the place of his much-missed mother. In the same book, she also accused Elvis of being "immoral and out of control.". The things he taught me about life, Ive never forgotten.". Rick Stanley, David Stanley; grandchildren, Brooke, Austin, Tyler, Brittany, Bethany; great-grandchild, Talon. Elvis' mother, Gladys, passed away during Elvis his army service on August 14th 1958. "He didnt think it was right for an entertainer to speak against the country because the only reason theyre able to do what they do is that theyre in this country In this country, you have the freedom to pursue your dreams. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. With the union, Presley gained three little brothers. Please try again later. Presley replied, "I just wanted to hear you say that, Billy. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 'Elvis was a drug addict and none of us could admit it until after he was gone,' she said. She described him crying to her sons once and asking, 'Poor little Dee, poor little Dee, what have I done?'. But things got worse in 1957 when he was drafted into the Army and sent to Germany. Add to your scrapbook. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Davada Mae (Dee) Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. 16 Jun 1925 Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA. "Concerning . July 3, 1965 Not quite a year after Gladys Presley's (Elvis' mother) death, however, Vernon Presley (Elvis' father) was remarried to a woman named Davada "Dee" Stanley. "What we saw on his entertainment level was maybe 20-30 percent of what he really was," said Stanley. #9782171 in 1949Children: 1) stillborn2) stillborn3) William "Billy" 4) David5) Rick "Ricky"Married: Vernon Elvis Presley in Huntsville, AL. Dee had three sons from her first marriage, Bill, David, and Rick Stanley. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Rick Stanley and Bro. Still, the former couple . Plus 10 grand in a wallet, makeup, a drivers license and a lot of jewelry., When Vernon confronted his son about his drug use, Rick says Elvis would always respond, I know what Im doing. The sick story - which Dee claims she had on good authority from the family's long-serving maid and Vernon's mother Minnie - prompted a furious outcry. July 3, 1961. He remained close with Linda Thompson and put Priscilla in charge of the Elvis legacy. They were staying at the Gruenwald Hotel when Dee phoned. Stanley himself wrote a memoir titled "Elvis, My Brother" in 1989. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He was incredibly selfish like a black hole that totally sucks in everything around it. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. And when his singing career took off at 19 and he became the family breadwinner he called Gladys and Vernon his 'babies'. His marriage to Priscilla Presley came to an end in 1973. Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2451/vernon-elvis-presley. One of his tasks was to carry his Bible, no matter where they went. Davada Mae Elliot, always known as Dee, was the daughter of James Wright Elliot and Bessie Mae Heath. Defending her right to pen her own account of her time with Elvis, she justified it as taking back what had been lost to her. Lilian says: 'He couldn't stop touching her, kissing her, and whispering to her 'Just look at Mama, look at those hands of God, those hands toiled to raise me'. Davada Mae (Dee) Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. She was born in 1925, in Waverly, Tennessee, a small town named by its founder, an admirer of Sir Walter Scott but whose spelling was not quite up to the standards of the great Scottish writer, who wrote the Waverley series of novels. Remembering Dee Stanley on her birthday. Elvis had no other biological siblings, but he did have three stepbrothers when his father remarried after Elvis' mother died. July 21, 1960. Stanley assured Presley that he would see him Aug. 16. Were all human. Dead at the age of 88 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, Davada 'Dee' Stanley Presley was the second wife of Elvis's dad Vernon, but as far as his hundreds of millions of fans are concerned she was no better than a gold-digger intent on ruining his stellar legacy. It reads, 'To judge a man by his weakest link or deed is like judging the power of the ocean by one wave.' This marriage would end in divorce. For Sandy Nicometo of the Village of Santo Domingo, the death late last month of Davada "Dee" Stanley Presley, 88, brought back 40-year-old memories of a Las Vegas hotel and time she spent with Elvis Presley. The stepbrother of Elvis Presley wants to tell the world how important Christianity was to the King of Rock n' Roll. Id have to take Priscillas dresses out of the suite when she was away and write down where each dress was hung and its color because she wanted them kept in a certain order. Verify and try again. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. A year after Elvis's mother died, his father was remarried to a woman named Davada "Dee" Stanley in 1960. Market data provided by Factset. Rick Stanley and Bro. Stanley said Presley taught them the importance of saying their prayers every day. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Stanley said that at times, Presley would hint that his time on Earth was short. "Well, Elvis was an eagle. 18-feb-2019 - Vernon Presley with his second wife Davada "Dee" Stanley Presley and her 3 boys: (l-r) Rick, Billy, David. Vernon moved out of Graceland and into a nearby property. This is copied fr. Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. English William Stanley, in the U.S. Army. The Senior Presley received a salary of $72,500 a year as executor of the estate. The youngest bodyguard in rock 'n roll history, David E. Stanley lived in Graceland Mansion, Memphis, Tenn. from 1960-1977. He was incredibly selfish like a black hole that totally sucks in everything around it.'. Preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley; she is survived by her sons, Billy (Monica) Stanley, Jr., Re Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. She and Vernon were married in July 1960 and soon moved into Graceland along with her three young sons. How old was Davada Stanley when died? Born Tuesday, June 16, 1925 in Waverly, Tennessee she is preceded in death by her husbands, William J. Stanley and Vernon Presley. 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But God forgives. 0 cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA. (Courtesy of Billy Stanley). Vernon died of heart failure on June 26, 1979. Use and abuse are two different things.. Priscilla Presley (former spouse) Duration of Marriage: May 1, 1967 - October 9, 1973 (6 years) Rick Stanley also recalls how two sides of Elvis personality could surface in reaction to the same event. Elvis declined to attend their wedding, although he did have a decent excuse he was in the army at the time, in Germany. He was an actor, known for Elvis on Tour (1972), Hee Haw (1969) and Elvis in Concert (1977). Just a few years after Presleys death, Dee and the boys collaborated on, Reading the Stanleys accounts of life with Elvis is not on my bucket list. But helping somebody else? Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Vernon Presley married his second wife, Davada "Dee" Stanley. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. American Folk Figure. Please try again later. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It was December, freezing weather. Elvis var betydligt ldre n de tre Stanley-pojkarna och blev ngot av en farsfigur till sina . He went and served his country He was drafted, but he proudly served. And there was a constant battle going on in his head.". NoneDavada Mae(Dee)Stanley Presley - age 88 passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013. After Elvis Presley became an international singing sensation, his father managed his affairs at Graceland, his mansion in Memphis, and traveledwith him on tours. You didnt have to steal from me. They cried and cried like that for a long time, and Elvis kept telling Hamburger James that he didnt have to leave, that he could keep his job., Rick Stanley tells other stories about Elvis in hisPeoplearticle, but this seems like a good one to end with here. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. In many televised appearances and in two much-maligned books, Dee made numerous allegations including the unsubstantiated claim that Elvis in fact killed himself after discovering he had untreatable bone-marrow cancer. Elvis Presley had an identical twin brother. However, no doubt the Memphis Mafia was tight, but according to other friends the group could possibly share some of the blame for Elvis's descent in drugs as they could never say no to him. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Vernon's parents were Jesse D. McClowell Presley and Minnie Mae Hood Presley. Failed to delete memorial. A system error has occurred. The King's other anxieties about Dee's true character were proved correct . But he did invite her three sons, Billy, seven, David, four, and Rick, six, to live with him. Thats what were all put here on this Earth for. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. William "Billy" Stanley Mem.#9782171to 1960Children:1) stillborn2) stillborn3) William "Billy"4) David5) Rick "Ricky"Married: Vernon Elvis Presley in Huntsville, AL. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. That marriage ended in divorce in November 1977. This browser does not support getting your location. '", After Elvis death, Dee and all of her sons published books describing their lives during the years spent with Elvis. Vandals broke into the walls surrounding Elvis Presley's home at Memphis's Graceland earlier this week. He carried around her nightgown, clutching it tightly even when he slept. Elvis had no other biological siblings, but he did have three stepbrothers when his father remarried after Elvis' mother died. Billy Stanley can still vividly recall the last time he spoke to his stepbrother, Elvis Presley. Find out. I called the bellman; he didnt know. Marty Lacker, in particular, would later cast doubt on the recollections of all the Stanleys. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The Presley family arrived in Memphis in 1948 with most of their belongings crammed into a 1939 Dodge. When she died in 1958 aged 46 and his father remarried less than two years later, it is hardly surprising that the singer never got along with his stepmother, Dee Stanley Presley. Mr. Presley's first wife and the mother of Elvis, Gladys Smith Love Presley, died Aug. 14, 1958. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. +10. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 'His stepbrothers worshipped him and anything Elvis did, they did', she said. 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