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 his home in New York City on Tuesday, People magazine reported.
“Our fearless dragon is tired and has entered the last chapter of his magnificent life,” Yarrow’s daughter Bethany said in a statement to the Associated Press. “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.”
In a recent post on Instagram from both Yarrow’s kids, Christopher and Bethany, the two noted that the end of his life was near.
“He has kept his…
