Peter Yarrow

American singer and songwriter (1938–2025)

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Peter Yarrow was an American singer and songwriter who found fame as a member of the 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Yarrow co-wrote 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. Yarrow was convicted in 1970 of molesting a 14-year-old girl, for which he was pardoned in 1981 by President Jimmy Carter.

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Peter, Paul and Mary singer, who wrote Puff The Magic Dragon, dies aged 86 Singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow, best known as one-third of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died at the age of 86. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Peter, Paul and Mary's Peter Yarrow Dead at 86 Peter, Paul and Mary singer Peter Yarrow is dead after a long battle with cancer ... TMZ has confirmed. Peter died Tuesday at his home on Manhattan's Upper West Side ... according to his publicist, Ken.. TMZ.com - Published 4 days ago