Elvis Presley’s beloved nurse, Marian J. Cocke, has died at 98. She worked with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll starting in 1975 until his sudden death in August 1977 at 42. Elvis’ ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, confirmed Cocke’s death with a touching tribute post via Instagram on Thursday, March 6.

Cocke cared for Presley from 1975 to 1977, both in the hospital and at Graceland Marian Cocke, who spent more than two years as Elvis Presley’s nurse before his death in 1977, has died. She was 98. Cocke was remembered in a tribute shared to Instagram by Priscilla Presley,

The Presley family has experienced yet another loss. This time, it’s not a family member, but someone who was very close to the family, especially Elvis. Marian J. Cocke, who worked as Elvis Presley’s nurse, died earlier this week at the age of 98.