‘Elvis’ actress found dead in Nashville
Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in Baz Lurhmann’s “Elvis” movie, was found dead at her Nashville apartment. (Courtesy Warner Bros.)
Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in this year’s movie about Elvis Presley, was found dead Thursday at her home in Nashville.
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