Peter Yarrow has died at the age of 86.

Peter Yarrow, the Peter of folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, died on January 7 from bladder cancer. He was 86.

The trio he formed with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers became a pop phenomenon, scoring hits like “If I Had a Hammer” and “Puff the Magic Dragon.”

With Peter, Paul and Mary, the musician, who died on Tuesday at 86, eased folk songs into the Top 10.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. He was 86.Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group's most enduring song, “Puff the Magic Dragon,” died Tuesday in New York, publicist Ken Sunshine said. Yarrow had bladder cancer for the past four years.“Our fearless dragon is tired and has entered the last chapter of his magnificent life. 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,” his daughter Bethany said in a statement.During an incredible run of success spanning the 1960s, Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers released six Billboard Top 10 singles, two No. 1 albums and won five Grammys.They also brought early exposure to Bob Dylan by turning two of his songs, “Don't Think…

The singer-songwriter and social activist best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86.

Trio found fame in the 1960s with hits “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Puff the Magic Dragon”

Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group’s most enduring song, Puff The Magic Dragon, died on Tuesday in New York, publicist Ken Sunshine said.

Peter Yarrow, iconic folk musician and co-writer of Puff the Magic Dragon, passed away from bladder cancer. Renowned for activism, Grammy wins, and uplifting Bob Dylan’s songs, he shaped 1960s folk music.

Peter Yarrow -- one-third of the beloved folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, whose anthems epitomized the 1960s protest movement -- died Tuesday in New York.

Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. He was 86.

The singer-songwriter and social activist best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86. Peter Yarrow died Tuesday at his home in New York.

Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group’s most enduring song, Puff The Magic Dragon, died on Tuesday in New York, publicist Ken Sunshine said.

Peter Yarrow, one of the founding members of the folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, has died. He was 86. His publicist confirmed the news to The New York Times on Tuesday, confirming the cause was bladder cancer, which the singer had been battling for four years. He died at his home in Manhattan.

Peter Yarrow was one-third of the famous folk group that changed music.

The singer-songwriter and social activist best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at age 86.

Peter Yarrow died Tuesday after a four-year battle with bladder cancer. The musician was part of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk trio started in the 1960s.

American musician Peter Yarrow - known for having been a member of the trio Peter, Paul & Mary – has died, aged 86, this week after his experience with bladder cancer

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

Peter Yarrow, one third of the chart-topping 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary and co-writer of 'Puff,the Magic Dragon' has died.