Stars from the movie Elvis mourning the actress’s death Shonka Dukureh.
“A special light went out today and all Elvis The film’s family is deeply saddened by the passing of Shonka Dukureh, “director Baz Luhrmann wrote in a tribute posted to Instagram July 22. “From the moment she entered our world, Shonka has brought joy, spirit and of course her voice and music. that.”
Luhrmann then shared some of his memories of Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton In the movie.
“Whenever she’s on set, on stage or even just in the room, people always feel uplifted,” he continued. “Shonka is just starting to find a larger audience thanks to her immense talent, and I’ve seen her revive entire crowds at Coachella and beyond.”
Recalling that “one of Shonka’s favorite words, in everyday usage, is ‘blessing'”, the filmmaker expressed how he and “the whole Elvis cast, crew, and musical collaborators, feel truly blessed to have had time with her. “
