The Mamas & the Papas star's 'cruel' cause of death rumor 'another fat joke,' author says: 'Simply not true'

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"Mama" Cass Elliot of The Mamas & the Papas died on July 29, 1974, in London. She was 32. For years, rumors persisted that the late singer choked on a ham sandwich.

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