Entertainment News Elvis actor Shonka Dukureh passed away at 44 in her apartment; details inside Shonka Dukureh, a musician and actor, passes unexpectedly at her Nashville apartment on Thursday, July 21. In June’s release of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, the actress gained notoriety for her performance as Big Mama Thornton. She passed only one month after making her memorable movie debut. By Ritika Nath 22 Jul 2022 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn