Mama Cass Biography

- She hated being called “Mama” Cass, which she took as a slur on her weight.

- Although popular legend has it that Cass died choking on a ham sandwich, the coroner’s report lists a heart attack as the cause, brought on by her obesity.

- Another claim was that she died of a heroine overdose.

- There were unfounded rumours that she was carrying John Lennon’s child at the time of her death.