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Controversial 60s folk legend who wrote Puff The Magic Dragon and always denied its meaning is dead at 86


The controversial musician passed away after battling bladder cancer for four years his publicist confirmed.

The controversial musician passed away after battling bladder cancer for four years his publicist confirmed. He was the lead vocalist of the hit track Puff The Magic Dragon - which was released in 1960 - as he denied that the song was about drugs for years. Peter Yarrow who was part of the legendary 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul, And Mary who are best known for iconic song Puff The Magic Dragon is dead at 86; the trio is pictured in 1968

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