S​​honka Dukureh, Who Played Big Mama Thornton in 'Elvis,' Dies at

Director Baz Luhrmann called Dukureh “a special light” in his tribute to the performer on Instagram.

Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in Elvis, dies at 44

Elvis' actress Shonka Dukureh found dead in Nashville home - WBBJ TV

Shonka Dukureh tapes faith message a week before she died Hope Church

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Elvis' Actor Shonka Dukureh, 44, Found Dead in Her Nashville Apartment

Elvis' Actress Shonka Dukureh Dies At 44

Elvis Star Shonka Dukureh Dies Aged 44

Elvis film actor and singer Shonka Dukure has died, aged 44 - Smooth

Baz Luhrmann mourns death of Elvis movie's Dukureh

Shonka Dukureh, 'Elvis' movie actress, dies in Nashville

Nashville Actress, Who Appeared in 'Elvis' Movie, is Found Dead