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.