Mama Cass
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After the Mamas and Papa's split up, Mama Cass proved she could do more than just dream a little dream of solo success. But a heart attack in 1974 cut short her burgeoning career.
Mama Cass
born: 19-09-1941
birth place: Maryland, USA
died: 29-07-1974
- 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.
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born: 19-09-1941
birth place: Maryland, USA
died: 29-07-1974
- 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.
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