ELVIS' UNCLE DIES AT 82

Vester Lee Presley, who once gave his nephew Elvis Presley guitar lessons and was a favorite of the late singer's fans, died Friday at age 82.

For years, Vester Presley guarded the main gate at Graceland, the home of the rock 'n' roll singer and now a tourist attraction.He co-wrote two books, "A Presley Speaks" and "The Presley Family Cookbook." He was the brother of Elvis' father and was married to the younger sister of Elvis' mother.