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Musician and Activist Peter Yarrow Dead After 4-Year Cancer Battle at Age 86
Peter Yarrow died in the presence of his family on January 7 following his battle with cancer. Inside the Peter, Paul and Mary musician's final days before his death.
Peter Yarrow died following his four-year battle with bladder cancer on Tuesday, January 7, his rep Ken Sunshine confirmed to multiple outlets. They gushed that the “Puff the Magic Dragon” singer “kept his doctors in awe at his resilience as he has continued to perform and live life in his own generous and cause-driven way.” “Operation Respect teaches children and young people to express and manage their feelings, build community with each other, resolve conflict peacefully, and, most importantly, to celebrate the diversity which enriches all our lives!” the conductor wrote via Facebook at the time.
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