S​​honka Dukureh, Who Played Big Mama Thornton in 'Elvis,' Dies at 44

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Baz Luhrmann

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

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

Elvis

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

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

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