Mary Travers, blond beatnik in 1960s folk anthem trio Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at 72

NEW YORK — Mary Travers, one part of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, which used beautiful, tranquil harmonies to convey the angst and turmoil of the Vietnam anti-war movement, racial discrimination and more, died after a yearslong battle with leukemia. She was 72.

Mary Travers of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dead after battle with cancer at 72

BOSTON — Mary Travers, one-third of the popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary who were perhaps best known for their hit “Puff (The Magic Dragon),” died in a Connecticut hospital after battling leukemia for several years. She was 72.

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