Peter Yarrow, Folk Singer-Songwriter of the 1960s, Dies at 86

Yarrow, who was part of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, succumbed to his battle with bladder cancer.

Folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary: (from left) Mary Travers, Paul Stookey, and Peter Yarrow perform at a benefit to aid Cambodian refugees, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Jan. 30, 1980. George Brich/AP Photo

Singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow, best known as part of the folk trio “Peter, Paul and Mary,” passed away on Jan. 7 at 86 years old.

His publicist, Ken Sunshine, confirmed the news of his passing at his home in New York City after battling bladder cancer over the last four years.