ElvisFans are shaken after learning of the death of one star of the movie.

Actress, musician Shonka Dukureh, who portrayed Big Mama Thornton in Baz LuhrmannThe new movie ElvisAccording to a report, he was discovered dead at her Nashville apartment on July 21st. tweetNashville Police

Police found the 44-year-old in her bedroom at home with her young children. Her death was not attributed to foul play, according to authorities. 

A spokesperson for the Davidson County Medical Examiner confirmed to CelebHomes News that her body is in their custody for an autopsy, which will be released at a later date. The cause of death was not revealed.

Following her passing, fans took to her Instagram page with messages to “Rest In Paradise.”  

Dukureh’s only film credit is Elvis, per IMDb. The Fisk University graduate also made an appearance in the music video for Doja CatYou can hear the film’s theme song, “Vegas”, on its soundtrack.