Cass Elliot

American singer and actress (1941–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Ellen Naomi Cohen (September 19, 1941 – July 29, 1974), known professionally as Mama Cass and later on as Cass Elliot, was an American singer and voice actress. She was a member of the singing group The Mamas & the Papas. After the group broke up, Elliot released five solo albums. In 1998, she was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her work with the Mamas & the Papas.[2]

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Cass Elliot
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Elliot in 1973
Born
Ellen Naomi Cohen

(1941-09-19)September 19, 1941
DiedJuly 29, 1974(1974-07-29) (aged 32)
Resting placeMount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles
Other namesMama Cass, The Queen of Laurel Canyon[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, producer
Spouses
  • (m. 1963; ann. 1968)
  • Donald von Wiedenman
    (m. 1971; div. 1971)
Children1
RelativesLeah Kunkel (sister)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1959–1974
Labels
Formerly of
Websitecasselliot.com
Signature
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