Strong winds fuel rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California; Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul, and Mary, dies at age 86

LOS ANGELES Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. He was 86. Yarrow, who also co-wrote the groups most enduring song, Puff the Magic Dragon, […]The post

He is being remembered for his incredible contributions to music, as well as his community

Peter Yarrow, who co-founded the hitmaking folk-pop trio Peter, Paul & Mary and co-wrote its memorable “Puff the Magic Dragon,” died Tuesday of bladder cancer at his New York City home. He was 86. His daughter Bethany announced the news via reps. “Our fearless dragon is tired and has entered the last chapter of his […]

Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.

The singer-songwriter and social activist has died at age 86.

Peter Yarrow, one third of the chart-topping 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary which helped popularize Bob Dylan as the voice of a generation co-writer of the song “Puff, the Magic Dragon” and a prominent social activist, has died, a rep confirms to Variety. No cause of death was announced; he was 86. […]

Peter Yarrow of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary has died at the age of 86 following a four-year battle with bladder cancer, his publicist Ken Sunshine confirmed. The singer-songwriter best known for writing hit songs for the musical group like Puff the Magic Dragon and Light One Candle passed away at ...

Our fearless dragon is tired and has entered the last chapter of his magnificent life. The world knows Peter Yarrow the iconic folk activist, but the human being behind the legend is every bit as generous, creative, passionate, playful, and wise as his lyrics suggest, his daughter Bethany said in a statement.