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 44

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

David Warner, 'Titanic' and 'The Omen' Actor, Dies at 80

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

Baz Luhrmann