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Mama Cass Elliot
Born: 1941-09-19 - Died: 1974-07-29Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Death Summary: Mama Cass Elliot had just finished performing two sold out shows at the London Palladium. When she retired to her room for the night, she died of a heart attack in her sleep. Cass died in the same flat, No. 12 at 9 Curzon Place, Mayfair that The Who drummer Keith Moon would die in some four years later.
There is an urban legend that Mama Cass died choking on a ham sandwich. This rumor came when the police who were first on the scene spotted a half eaten sandwich and speculated that she may have choked on the part that had been eaten. According to Wikipedia, the actual cause of Mama Cass’s death is rarely discussed.
Who was Mama Cass Elliot : Cass was a well-known singer and member of the pop quartet “The Mamas & the Papas”. After the group broke up, she went on to have a successful singing career.
Though she is simply known as Mama Cass, her real name was Ellen Naomi Cohen. She adopted the name “Cass” in high school… borrowing it from actress Peggy Cass. A short time later she picked up “Elliot” to honor a friend that had died.
After she had gone through a few groups, Cass finally hit gold with the group “The Mamas & the Papas”. They had a few hits which included “California Dreamin’” and “Monday Monday”.
Cass went on to have a successful solo career, and she continued her acting. She was a frequent guest on The New Scooby-Doo Movies, Young Dr. Kildar, Love, American Style and The Red Skeleton Show.
There is an urban legend that Mama Cass died choking on a ham sandwich. This rumor came when the police who were first on the scene spotted a half eaten sandwich and speculated that she may have choked on the part that had been eaten. According to Wikipedia, the actual cause of Mama Cass’s death is rarely discussed.
Who was Mama Cass Elliot : Cass was a well-known singer and member of the pop quartet “The Mamas & the Papas”. After the group broke up, she went on to have a successful singing career.
Though she is simply known as Mama Cass, her real name was Ellen Naomi Cohen. She adopted the name “Cass” in high school… borrowing it from actress Peggy Cass. A short time later she picked up “Elliot” to honor a friend that had died.
After she had gone through a few groups, Cass finally hit gold with the group “The Mamas & the Papas”. They had a few hits which included “California Dreamin’” and “Monday Monday”.
Cass went on to have a successful solo career, and she continued her acting. She was a frequent guest on The New Scooby-Doo Movies, Young Dr. Kildar, Love, American Style and The Red Skeleton Show.
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Mama Cass, you had the most amazing voice ever. You will always be missed, sing with the Heavenly choir sweetheart. You are loved and not forgotten.
a lovely sweet woman who will be sadly missed
I think it was the coacaine that did her in really
Cass – I truly worshiped you – you were fabulous.
Sweet dreams until I find you –
You are one of a kind – I’ll always miss you.
i just love mama cass.i do also know that she used to be a witch in puffenstuff,(thats a old kids program)she was wonderful with her voice and even though she was big i still love her voice.r.i.p girl.
KAMEHAMEHAAA!!! JOJOBAAA!!!
SQUID LEAN VP
MWA HA HA HAAAA!!!
Naomi Elliott had not eaten ANY of the ham sandwich that was on her night stand. It was NOT ‘half-eaten’. duncanw. http://www.LennonSongss@aol.com .
Raise a ham sandwich today on the anniversary
We loved Mama Cass and she will never be forgoten she is eternal R.I.P love ya Mama Cass.
Can’t I?
Barb Cooley- So sorry for her.
mama cass! i didnt even know who you were till i went on a trip with my mom and she bought a cd with you on it! i imeadiatly loved your voice and started researching! i am so sad i didnt get a chance to see you live! RIP MAMA CASS I LOVE YOU!
My sister used to look like her.
still listen to your music
What a wonderfull voice and a beautiful lady. Full of life. I’ve got so much enjoyment from you music. Thanks Michael
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’ll never be forgotten. A gift voice of sultry softness and raw power. You just wanted to be accepted…you were kid. You’ll go down with ages.
Cass, Your golden voice defined America’s last, sane generation. Certainly the last generation who were able to look at a larger lady and still see plenty of beauty. God bless you always for the gift you left behind . . . fond recollections of your voice and our youth.
Rest in Peace.
Love your songs.
Wonderful music. Beautiful woman.
piece & love to all my 1960s singers and groups music jus aint the same
Love to hear your voice and music still today.Fond memories especially when I played softball always listened to your songs after the games
She died of a broken heart.
Mama Cass, you had an amazing voice. You will always be missed by true music lovers everywhere, you are singing with the Heavenly choir now, which is heavens gain and our loss. May you Rest in Peace knowing that You are loved and not forgotten.
truly missed and a legend that never got the respect she earned and deserved….
I remember back when I was a child and my auants Barb and Jayne would air band your songs. They loved you and I wil always remember you. Thanks for the good times. God Bless your Soul!
A beautiful person with a beautiful voice. I still miss her.
One of the best voices of the 60′s. Dream a little dream is one of my favorite songs.
Wow! All these years later, I hope no one forgets her. What a voice. Today she would have not been shun because of her size, but today she may have been saved. She was awsome!!!!!!!!!!!! She was the Mamas and the Papas!!!!!!
God rest your soul, swet lady with the great voice. I was so young when I first heard your voice, but I’ll always remember you
May god have mercy on you Mama Cass. You made the world a better place for us to live in. I remember your songs helped me move in life in my teen years.
Cass, you are still missed, and always will be. <3
Best all time singer of my young days RIP MAMA
Gone but not forgotten by any means. Terry Houts
Her voice was a class above the rest , perfect !
your music will go on for ever
gone a very special one and she and her music never will be forgotten. RIP Mama Cass
The hit ‘It’s getting better’ was played a lot when I was 21 and in hospital with a severe illness and it cheered me up to here it, specially when nurses used to sing ‘YOUR getting better every day’ which I was. That was in l969.
My big sister and I really grew close having fun dancing to your music
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What a briliant singsr you were. So sad that you have left us.
Thank you for the sweet memories… the music to my past