Songwriter behind one of Elvis Presley's biggest songs and many more hits dies aged 83

Elvis Presley's legendary songwriter behind Suspicious Minds dies aged 83 (Image: GETTY) Mark James, the legendary tunesmith behind Elvis Presley 's iconic hit Suspicious Minds and the co-writer of Always on My Mind, has passed away at the age of 83. The Grammy -winning maestro, who was immortalised with an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014, died in Nashville on June 8. In a heartfelt tribute, his family expressed: "Mark's legacy and zest for life will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, and through his timeless lyrics and melodies that have been the soundtrack of lovers for generations.

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