Peter Yarrow ’s cause of death has been revealed. The Peter, Paul and Mary musician died of bladder cancer, with which he was diagnosed in 2021. Yarrow, 86, died at his home in New York City on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

American singer and songwriter Peter Yarrow, who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died on Tuesday at the age of 86, his publicist said.

Peter Yarrow from the critically acclaimed 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary passed away on Tuesday, January 7, at age 86 from bladder cancer. To honor him and the lasting legacy he left on the music industry,