David Beckwith, Longtime Publicist for Elvis Presley's Graceland, Dies at 67
Beckwith, a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community, represented high-profile clients throughout his career and played a key role in opening Graceland as a public museum.
- David Beckwith, the publicist for Elvis Presley's Graceland and other high-profile clients, died at the age of 67 after experiencing sepsis following a hip replacement surgery.
- Beckwith was known for his work in opening Graceland as a public museum in 1982, an event that attracted over 700 journalists and marked the start of a 42-year partnership with Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises.
- Throughout his career, Beckwith represented clients such as Wolfgang Puck, the Academy's Governors Dinner, and Music Theatre International, and was instrumental in establishing Moët & Chandon as the official champagne of the Golden Globe Awards.
- Beckwith was a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community, serving on the board of the Human Rights Campaign and playing a key role in the establishment of Los Angeles' Outfest Film Festival.
- He is survived by his husband of 15 years and partner for 42, Dietrich Nelson.
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