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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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