Shonka Dukureh Dies: Blues Singer Who Played Big Mama Thornton in ‘Elvis’ Movie Was 44 Years Old

Shonka Dukureh Dies: Blues Singer Who Played Big Mama Thornton in ‘Elvis’ Movie Was 44 Years Old

Shonka Dookure, who recently made her feature film debut in Baz Luhrmann elvis, Police said he was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday. He was 44 years old.

One of his two sons found Ducouret’s body in his bedroom and went to seek help from a neighbor. Police said the 911 call came at 9:27 am Nashville time. The city coroner is working to determine the cause of death, but there is no suspicion of any crime.

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Doucouré played Big Daddy Thornton Elvis film. Thornton later became the first person to record Presley’s classic song “Hound Dog”. Kukure is also featured in the song. Elvis movie soundtrack.

Originally from Charlotte, NC, Ducure earned a bachelor’s degree in theater from Fisk University and then a master’s in education from Trevecca Nazarene University.

According to his website, Ducure has performed and recorded with Nick Cave, Jamie Liddell and the Royal Pharaohs, Mike Farris, Pete Rock, Smoke Dza and the Bahamas.

Among the survivors are two young children. No memorial plans have been announced.

Source: Deadline

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