According to a coroner’s report got by Us Weeklyon Monday, Dukureh’s actual justification for death is recorded as “hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular infection” and the method of death is recorded as “ordinary.”
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As ET as of late uncovered, Dukureh – – who played Big Mama Thornton in the Baz Luhrmann creation – – was found dead on the morning of July 21, in the room of her space that she granted to her two little children. One of them felt that she is lazy and rushed to a neighbor’s space, where police said, at 9:27 a.m., the neighbor called 911.
As well as taking care of her most critical huge film work in Elvis, Dukureh appeared in Doja Cat’s “Vegas” music video, where she played the Big Mama Thornton work as well.
At the hour of her downfall, Elvis boss Luhrmann put out a declaration in her honor.
“A phenomenal light went out today and the Elvis film family are totally squashed by the lack of Shonka Dukureh. From the subsequent she came into our existence, Shonka gave delight, soul and clearly her voice and her music,” the maker made on Instagram. “At the point when she was on set, before an audience or even in the room, everyone by and large felt raised. Shonka was basically starting to find a bigger group for her colossal capacity, and I got to see her raise whole swarms of people at Coachella to say the least. A most cherished articulation of Shonka’s, in everyday use, was ‘gifts,’ and I, close by the entire Elvis cast, group and melodic partners, feel really respected to had an open door and determination with her. We send all our fondness and support to Shonka’s children and family at this point.”
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According to Dukureh’s site, the educator turned Hollywood star, who credited her sturdy vocals to the film, was set to convey her most important studio assortment this pre-summer.