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.

Elvis actress Shonka Dukureh found dead in Nashville home, aged

Shonka Dukureh, Who Played Big Mama Thornton in 'Elvis,' Dies at

Anne Heche, 'Six Days Seven Nights' and 'Wag the Dog' Actress, Dies at 53

Elvis' actress Shonka Dukureh dead at 44

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

Elvis' Actress Shonka Dukureh Found Dead in Nashville Apartment at

Shonka Dukureh, Actress Who Sang 'Hound Dog' in 'Elvis,' Dies at

Director of Elvis biopic 'heartbroken' after death of actress

Shonka Dukureh dead at 44: Elvis actress discovered by one of her

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