American singer and songwriter who found fame as a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, Peter Yarrow died at age 86. Pitchfork confirmed.
Yarrow co-wrote (with Lenny Lipton) one of the group’s best-known hits, “Puff, the Magic Dragon.” He was also a political activist and supported causes that ranged from opposition to the Vietnam War to school anti-bullying programs.
Peter Yarrow was born in Manhattan, the son of Vera Wisebrode (née Vira Burtakoff) and Bernard Yarrow. His parents were educated Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, whose families had settled in Providence, Rhode Island.
Peter, Paul and Mary’s Singer, Peter Yarrow Died at 86
