Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary dead at 72

peaceandlove · 09-17-2009, 04:11 AM

Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary dead at 72

By JAY LINDSAY, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 14 mins ago

BOSTON – Mary Travers, who as one-third of the hugely popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary helped popularize such tunes as "Puff (The Magic Dragon)" and "If I Had a Hammer," died Wednesday after battling leukemia for several years. She was 72.
The band's publicist, Heather Lylis, says Travers died at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut.
Bandmate Peter Yarrow said that in her final months, Travers handled her declining health with bravery and generosity, showing her love to friends and family "with great dignity and without restraint."

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peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary dead at 72 Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary dead at 72 By JAY LINDSAY, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 14 mins ago BOSTON – Mary Travers, who as one-third of the hugely popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary helped popularize such tunes as "Puff (The Magic Dragon)" and "If I Had a Hammer," died Wednesday after battling leukemia for several years. She was 72. The band's publicist, Heather Lylis, says Travers died at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut. Bandmate Peter Yarrow said that in her final months, Travers handled her declining health with bravery and generosity, showing her love to friends and family "with great dignity and without restraint." Continues: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090917/...t_mary_travers