Shonka Dukureh: “Elvis” artist was found dead at age 44

Actress and singer Shonka Dukureh, who played singer Big Mama Thorton in the movie “Elvis”, was found dead in her apartment in Nashville, USA this Thursday (21/7), aged 44. .

One of his two sons discovered the artist’s body in his bedroom and went to ask a neighbor for help. The city medical examiner is working to determine the cause of death, but no wrongdoing is suspected.

“Elvis” had been his first screen job. In addition to this participation in the film, she also reprized the role of the legendary blues singer, the first to record “Hound Dog” and “Ball ‘n’ Chain”, in the video for “Vegas”, a song by singer Doja Cat included on the column. sound of the production.

Originally from Nashville, Dukureh began singing as a child in the city’s churches. In an interview with the feature film release, he revealed that he was working on an album that would honor another music icon, Billie Holliday.

Source: Terra

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