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

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Elvis Star Shonka Dukureh Dies Aged 44

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Shonka Dukureh, Big Mama Thornton in 'Elvis,' Dead at 44

Elvis' Actress Shonka Dukureh Found Dead in Nashville Apartment at

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

Shonka Dukureh, Who Played Big Mama Thornton in 'Elvis,' Dies at 44

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