Shonka Dukureh found dead by her child: the actress of the film Elvis currently playing was 44 years old

The warm and powerful voice of the interpreter of Big Mama Thornton has gone out: Shonka Dukureh died at the age of 44, while the biopic of Elvis is currently on the screen.

Sudden disappearance of singer and now actress Shonka Dukureh, this morning of July 22. The young woman was found dead by one of her young children, who immediately notified the neighbors of her Nashville apartment. She leaves two young children, as his image continues to shine on cinema screens in the biopic of the King, Elvis Presley, directed by Baz Lhurmann and number 1 in the USA.

Baz Lhurmann “A special light went out today”

The director of the hit biopic starring Austin Butler, Baz Lhurmann reacted this morning by posting two photos of the actress and gospel singer on her Instagram account, and paying tribute to her on behalf of the entire film crew. “A special light that went out today” he wrote, “From the moment she entered our lives, Shonka brought joy, intelligence and of course, her voice and her music. […] One of Shonka’s favorite words was ‘blessed’ and I believe that along with the entire Elvis team, we were truly blessed to spend time with her.”

Appeared on stage alongside American rapper Doja Cat at Coachellafor which she appears in a clip as her character Big Mama Thornton Shonka Dukureh had also participated in the band original from the movie “Elvis”. At 44, she was a mother of two children and taught in a small school in Nashville. Much appreciated by her students, they had gone to see her at the cinema. Interviewed a few days after the release of the film, the actress and singer had revealed that “It’s all amazing and I can’t wait to do it again. It’s just a dream, I didn’t even know it was my dream, until I was really in it. It’s the chance of a lifetime, a life-changing experience.” An autopsy should soon be able to reveal the causes of death of this cheerful and enthusiastic mother, who lost her life suddenly and at the same time, has now entered the legend of the King.

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Her portrayal of Big Mama will go down in history
Shonka Dukureh’s sudden disappearance will make her go down in history

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Baz Lhurmann, the director of the film, very saddened by the announcement of the death of Shonka
He posted some photos to pay tribute to the young woman

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Baz Lhurmann posted a tribute to the singer on his Instagram account
Very moved, he made a point of addressing him a few words

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Shonka Dukureh was above all an outstanding singer
Her appearance in the film Elvis came to highlight her

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With her daughter on the evening of the film screening
The singer is seen laughing with her baby girl

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Baz Lhurmann originally asked Shonka Dukureh to do backing vocals
She blew everyone away and became Big Mama Thornton

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Shonka Dukureh with her daughter
The singer had a powerful voice that moved everyone who heard her

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A large part of the cast of the film Elvis was impressed by the talent of the young woman
Baz Luhrmann, Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge star in King’s biopic