Elvis film star found dead in her home by her child | Her.ie

Shonka Dukureh was found dead in her home in Nashville on Thursday, which she shared with her two young children, the Metro Nashville Police Department has reported.The devastating news comes a month after the Elvis movie was released, giving the actress a breakthrough starring role as Big Mama Thornton, the singer who originally sang Elvis' hit Hound Dog.

Shonka was discovered by one of her children unresponsive in a bedroom in her home. Her child went to a neighbour for help who then called 911. Police have confirmed that there are no signs of foul play, but her death is currently described as"unclassified" and is pending autopsy results.Elvis director Baz Luhrmann led the tributes, posting:"A special light went out today and all of the Elvis movie family are heartbroken by the loss of Shonka Dukureh.

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