S​​honka Dukureh, Who Played Big Mama Thornton in 'Elvis,' Dies at 44

Director Baz Luhrmann called Dukureh “a special light” in his tribute to the performer on Instagram.

Mary Alice, 'Sparkle' and 'Fences' Actress, Dies at 85

Nichelle Nichols, Pioneering 'Star Trek' Actress, Dies at 89

Anne Heche, 'Six Days Seven Nights' and 'Wag the Dog' Actress

Bob Rafelson, Oscar-Nominated 'Five Easy Pieces' Filmmaker, Dies

Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in Elvis, dies at 44

Elvis

Bob Rafelson, Oscar-Nominated 'Five Easy Pieces' Filmmaker, Dies

Elvis

Bob Rafelson, Oscar-Nominated 'Five Easy Pieces' Filmmaker, Dies

Baz Luhrmann

David Warner, 'Titanic' and 'The Omen' Actor, Dies at 80

Bob Rafelson, Oscar-Nominated 'Five Easy Pieces' Filmmaker, Dies

Mary Alice, 'Sparkle' and 'Fences' Actress, Dies at 85