Peter Yarrow, who rose to fame as a member of the group Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at the age of 86.
Yarrow is best known for his work on “Puff, the Magic Dragon”, where he co-wrote the song. The cause of his death is unknown, but he had been battling cancer for four years. Diversity report.
The singer’s representative confirmed the news of his passing, revealing that Yarrow passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones.
“Our brave dragon is tired and has entered the final chapter of his glorious life. The world knows Peter Yarrow, the iconic folk activist, but the man behind the legend as generous, creative, passionate, playful and wise as he is.” suggestive lyrics,” his daughter Bethany also said in a statement.
“Driven by a deep belief that a more compassionate and respectful world is possible, my father lived a life full of love and purpose. He always believed, with all his heart, that Singing together can change the world. Please don’t stop believing in magical dragons. Hope dies when we stop believing, stop caring, and stop singing. He can be one progressiveist, but his passion and music has touched people of all ages and political persuasions around the world,” she added. In lieu of flowers or any other type of gift, please consider donating to his nonprofit, Operation Become, an anti-bullying program that has been implemented in more than 22,000 schools worldwide, help create the next generation of empathetic, caring and respectful citizens. It will bring him great joy and peace to know that his life’s work will continue.”
Peter, Paul and Mary formed in the early 1960s. The group became famous for its folk songs that resonated with the social and political movements of the time. They are especially known for hits such as “If I Had a Hammer” and “Blowin’ in the Wind”. Yarrow, along with bandmates Paul Stookey and Mary Travers, helped shape the folk music scene in the United States during the 1960s and their songs often carried messages of peace, civil rights and justice. social degree.
Yarrow and his team were deeply involved in civil rights and social justice causes. They performed in March 1963 in Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave the iconic “I have a dream” speech.
However, his career and life also encountered difficulties when Yarrow was previously convicted of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. The girl, named Barbara Winter, alleged that Yarrow met her and her 17-year-old sister in his hotel room, where he made Winter pleasure him until he ejaculated while her sister watched, Rolling Stone report.
After being convicted in the incident, he served less than three months for his crime. She also sued the singer and the lawsuit was finally resolved. The late President Jimmy Carter would continue to pardon Yarrow for his crimes.
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