Folk Singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Passes Away at 86

Peter Yarrow, a key member of the legendary 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, has sadly left us at the age of 86. He lost his battle with bladder cancer, which he fought bravely for four years. This news was confirmed by his publicist to the Guardian. His daughter, Bethany, shared that Yarrow was a generous and wise person, just like his lyrics suggested. Peter, Paul and Mary was a famous folk group that released 13 albums from 1962 to 2004. They won five Grammys from 16 nominations. Their hit song, "Puff, the Magic Dragon, " was co-written by Yarrow and Lenny Lipton. This group was very influential in the music scene of the 1960s. The trio was also known for their political activism. They publicly stood against the Vietnam War and even performed "Blowin' in the Wind" at the March on Washington in 1963. This event was a significant moment in the civil rights movement. In a turn of events, Yarrow faced a criminal charge in 1970 for "taking indecent liberties" with a 14-year-old girl. He was sentenced to prison but later pardoned by President Jimmy Carter. Recently, a lawsuit alleged that Yarrow raped an underage girl in 1969. This lawsuit was settled privately. Yarrow had two children with his ex-wife, Mary Beth McCarthy.