The Paladium in London – Cass was performing a two-week one-woman show here when she died. She was playing to sold-out audiences, rave reviews and standing ovations, and those around her said she was the happiest she’d ever been in her life. Once started, the rumor of her death being caused by her choking on a ham sandwich persists unabated, despite the fact that her death was actually caused by a heart attack. As recently as February 2007, TVLand's "Myths and Legends" debunked the rumor yet again.

John said, "Inside she thought she was Marilyn Monroe." She was, John. SHE WAS.