Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, says that when she was a 17-year-old showgirl in Las Vegas, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, saved her life. #elviramistressofthedark #elvira #elvispresley #elvis #popculturenews | John Joseph

"Happy 74th Birthday to Cassandra Peterson," born on September 17, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas, USA. Known worldwide as “Elvira, Mistress of the Dark,” she became one of the most recognizable pop culture figures of the late twentieth century. Cassandra’s journey from a small-town girl to a legendary television and horror icon is one filled with creativity, boldness, and transformation. Her unforgettable alter ego, Elvira, first appeared on television in 1981 as the host of the Los Angeles-based s

Cassandra Peterson, the woman the world knows as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, was born on September 17, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas. But her story is far darker than most fans ever imagine. At only 18 months old, she suffered third-degree burns over much of her body after a boiling pot of water spilled on her—an accident that left permanent scars and a childhood filled with cruel bullying. Instead of hiding, Cassandra fought back with humor and boldness. By her teens, she was already performing