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Mama Cass' Daughter Debunks Long-Standing Ham Sandwich Death Rumor in New Memoir

Owen Elliot-Kugell reveals the true cause of her mother's death and the origin of the infamous rumor in her book 'My Mama, Cass.',

  • Owen Elliot-Kugell, daughter of The Mamas & the Papas singer Cass Elliot, clarifies in her memoir that her mother died of a heart attack, not from choking on a ham sandwich.
  • The false rumor was initially spread to prevent speculation about drug involvement, according to Cass's manager.
  • The memoir includes interviews and memories from Cass Elliot's friends and family, shedding new light on her life and career.
  • Owen discovered the identity of her biological father through family friends, a mystery that was unknown to her until she was 19.
  • 'My Mama, Cass' aims to restore and protect the legacy of Cass Elliot, offering a deeper understanding of her life beyond the rumors.
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