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Peter Yarrow Dies at 86: Grammy-Winning Peter, Paul and Mary Musician Dead After Cancer Battle
Peter Yarrow, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter behind the 1960s folk act Peter, Paul and Mary, died at age 86 after a long battle with bladder cancer.
“He has 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,” the pair wrote via Instagram. The group was known for their politically charged songs including, “Day is Done,” “Light One Candle” and “Puff, the Magic Dragon.” In addition, they recorded a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind,” which they performed during the 1963 historical March on Washington led by Martin Luther King, Jr. Over the years, the group earned six Top 10 hits, five Grammy awards and earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. “Peter’s achievements have afforded him the skills and the experience needed to address what he considers to be perhaps his most meaningful and ambitious undertaking to date,” his website described his work with children.
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