The distribution of the movie Elvis is in mourning One of her actresses, Shonka Dukureh, has been found dead in her Nashville apartment, where she lived with her two children. The artist, from 44 yearsinterpreted in Elvis to the blues singer Big Mama Thornton and he was a much-loved member of the team, as can be seen from the message that Baz Luhrmann, director of the biopic, posted on Instagram. Her interpretation of “Hound Dog”a theme that Elvis would also sing, is included in the soundtrack of the film.
“BREAKING: No foul play is evident in today’s death of actress Shonka Dukureh, 44, who portrayed Big Mama Thornton in this year’s Elvis movie. Dukureh, a Fisk Univ graduate, was found dead in the bedroom of her Kothe Way apt that she shared with her 2 young children.“
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) July 21, 2022
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After hearing the news, the movie director, film director published on Instagram a tribute to the artist. “Today a special light went out and the whole family from the movie Elvis she is heartbroken over the loss of Shonka Dukureh. From the moment she came to our world, Shonka brought joy, spirit and, of course, his voice and his music. Every time I was on set, on stage or even in the room, everyone was uplifted,” writes Baz Luhrmannfilm director as Red Mill!, The Great Gatsby y Romeo + Julieta.
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“Shonka was starting to find a larger audience for her tremendous talent, and I got to see her cheer on crowds of people at Coachella and beyond. A favorite word of Shonka, in everyday use, was ‘blessings’, and I, along with the entire cast, crew and musical collaborators of Elviswe truly feel blessed to have had time with her. We send all our love and support to Shonka’s children and family at this time,” concludes Baz Luhrmann’s statement, which they have also shared on their Instagram stories. Austin Butler y Olivia DeJonjeprotagonists of Elvis.
Shonka Dukureh had performed this year at the famous Coachella festival along with Doja Catsince Dukureh collaborated in the song “Vegas”included in the soundtrack of the film Elvis. Doja Cat has reminded him in a story: “Rest in peace, Shonka – an incredible talent has been taken from us too soon. It was a real honor to meet her and I am so grateful to her for lending her amazing voice to ‘Vegas.’ Her amazing performance in Elvis, among his other art, will continue to live. I send you my deepest condolences to your loved ones“. In the soundtrack of the film also participates Moonlightthe winners of Eurovision in 2021, in charge of singing “If I Can Dream”.
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