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

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

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

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