Full-figured American singer (1941–1974) best known as a member of the popular musical group the Mamas and the Papas. Though a strangely durable urban legend attributed Elliot’s death at age 32 to choking on a ham sandwich, the singer actually died of heart failure. In-person ink signature, “To Ken with love, Cass Elliot,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.