#11: Cass Elliot Didn’t Die Choking on a Sandwich
Cass Elliot was a major figure in folk music, but harsh comments about her weight followed her throughout her life. When she died at 32 from heart failure, rumors unfairly claimed she had choked on a sandwich instead of reporting the true cause.
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The story spread quickly and became one of the cruelest myths about a celebrity. Her daughter later said the rumor felt like a final insult. It reduced a talented performer to a joke, even though it had no basis in reality.