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When The Mamas & The Papas singer Cass Elliot tragically passed away in 1974 suddenly at age 32, a strange claim that she had died from choking on a ham sandwich spread around the media. The bizarre myth - which was untrue, as she actually died from a heart attack - became infamous, and was the butt of numerous jokes in the decades since. Now, the late musician's daughter, Owen Elliot-Kugell, 57, has spoken to DailyMail.com exclusively about how her mom's manager accidentally created the fallacy. She also opened up about why the misconception plagued her for decades - driving her to even consider hiring a lawyer to put an end to it once and for all.

Cass Elliot's daughter Owen Elliot-Kugell has admitted that she is 'grateful' for the 'crazy' rumor that her mom died while eating a ham sandwich. Cass, also known as Mama Cass, was a member of the singing group The Mamas & The Papas. In 1974, at the age of 32, Cass tragically died but her rockstar legacy continued on and her passing left fans with an unusual memory - one that her daughter Owen, now 57, sought to quash after becoming frustrated with the whirlpool of rumors that surrounded her mom's death. While gossip that Cass had passed away because she choked on a ham sandwich heightened, Owen became determined to 'discern fact from faction.' Now, the daughter of the legendary songstress has confessed that following a long healing journey, she has learned to find humor in her mom's memory and how she came to accept it.

Olivia Newton-John delved into her intense attraction to Grease co-star John Travolta in her book Don't Stop Believin', confessing that they never met together. According to extracts from the 2019 tome, the actress, who died of breast cancer at the age of 73, claims that loyalty to their families meant they would never hook up. Olivia said that such was John's kindness that he purposely messed up a scene on 1977's Grease so they could rewatch it again because she knew she could'd do better.'

During an interview with A Current Affair on Tuesday, Totti Goldsmith (left) collapsed in tears as she recounted her aunt Olivia Newton-John's final days. The legendary Grease star (right in one of her last Instagram posts in April) died peacefully at the age of 73 at her home in southern California on Monday, surrounded by her family and friends. Totti, 59 (inset with her aunt in January 2020), reported that Olivia's health had deteriorated in the days leading up to her death after decades of breast cancer battles and that she was "very thin and unwell" in the days leading up to her death.

Following news of Olivia Newton-John's passing this week, devastated fans have paid tribute to her Hollywood Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles by laying flowers on her. On Monday, the legendary Grease actress died peacefully at her home in southern California at the age of 73, surrounded by her family and colleagues. Hundreds of shattered followers have since descended on her opulent plaque to express their gratitude, as well as planting flowers and a portrait of Olivia around the historic landmark.

On Friday, the actress posted one last heartbreaking throwback photo (left), just three days before she died of cancer at the age of 73. The British-Australian actress, who is best known for her role as Sandy in Grease, (inset), had a happy photo with her husband John Easterling captioning, "Flashback Friday." She was last seen in her garden surrounded by sunflowers on April 18, (right). 'Wishing everyone a Happy Easter on this beautiful Spring day,' she had written.' With tributes from around the world, Hollywood has mourned one of its finest actors.

Olivia Newton-John died at the age of 73 after battling breast cancer for a decade. The actress died peacefully at her Southern California home this morning, surrounded by family and friends. On her Facebook page, her husband John Easterling announced her death. Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) died peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends.' During a trying period, we ask that you respect the family's privacy.' For more than 30 years, Olivia has been a symbol of triumph and aspire, as she chronicles her battle with breast cancer.' "Her healing inspiration and pioneering with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, which is dedicated to plant medicine and cancer research.' On Monday, John Travolta, her co-star in Grease - the 1978 film that launched her career - was one of the first to pay their respects to her. 'You made all of our lives so much easier, my dearest Olivia.' Your impact was amazing. I love you so much. We'll all be together again down the road, and we'll see you down the road. 'Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever!Your Danny, your John!' In an Instagram post, he said.

Olivia Newton-John died of breast cancer at the age of 73. This morning, the actress died peacefully at her house in Southern California, surrounded by family and friends. On her Facebook page, her husband John Easterling announced his death.

Since her death was announced on Monday, Olivia Newton-John's followers flooded the comments under her last Instagram post. Olivia Newton-John, who is best known for her role as Sandy in the 1978 film Grease, died on Monday in southern California after a long battle with breast cancer. Fans flocked to the celebrity's last real-time Instagram post, which shows the 73-year-old standing in her garden, surrounded by sunflowers with a wide smile. She captioned the rare photo: 'Wishing everyone a Happy Easter on this beautiful Spring day!' In the months before, there were only rumors of throw-backs.

After she died at 73 after a 30-year battle with breast cancer, Stockard Channing was one of many celebrities to pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John on Monday. In a touching message to People, the 78-year-old actress referred to her Grease co-star "the essence of summer." I'm not sure if I've ever encountered a more loving human being.' Olivia was the essence of summer - her sunniness, her warmth, and her grace were all things that came to mind when I think of her,' she said, adding, "I will miss her dearly."

On Tuesday, Richard Wilkins spoke about the death of his long-time friend and Australian celebrity Olivia Newton-John. On Monday morning, the actress died peacefully at her home in Southern California at the age of 73, surrounded by family and friends. On her Facebook page, her husband John Easterling announced his death. As his last interview with Olivia was broadcast, the entertainment host, 68, burst into tears.

Olivia Newton-John died at the age of 73 after a courageous and remarkably public decades-long fight with cancer.