S​​honka Dukureh, Who Played Big Mama Thornton in 'Elvis,' Dies at 44

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

Anne Heche, 'Six Days Seven Nights' and 'Wag the Dog' Actress

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

Anne Heche, 'Six Days Seven Nights' and 'Wag the Dog' Actress

Bob Rafelson, Oscar-Nominated 'Five Easy Pieces' Filmmaker, Dies

Bob Rafelson, Oscar-Nominated 'Five Easy Pieces' Filmmaker, Dies

Anne Heche, 'Six Days Seven Nights' and 'Wag the Dog' Actress

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Bob Rafelson, Oscar-Nominated 'Five Easy Pieces' Filmmaker, Dies

Bob Rafelson, Oscar-Nominated 'Five Easy Pieces' Filmmaker, Dies

Bob Rafelson, Oscar-Nominated 'Five Easy Pieces' Filmmaker, Dies

Mary Alice, 'Sparkle' and 'Fences' Actress, Dies at 85

Nichelle Nichols, Pioneering 'Star Trek' Actress, Dies at 89