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Halifax-born singer-songwriter Denny Doherty, who achieved his greatest fame as a member of the Mamas and the Papas folk group in the 1960s, has died.
His sister, Frances Arnold, said Doherty died at his home in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday after a short illness. He was 66.
In addition to his singing career, Doherty is known for playing the harbourmaster on the Halifax children's TV series Theodore Tugboat.
Doherty was a veteran of the folk scene when he joined the Mamas and the Papas, known for their haunting harmonies.
He was a great performer, and according to those who worked with him a true gentleman.
You will be missed, Denny.
His sister, Frances Arnold, said Doherty died at his home in Mississauga, Ont., on Friday after a short illness. He was 66.
In addition to his singing career, Doherty is known for playing the harbourmaster on the Halifax children's TV series Theodore Tugboat.
Doherty was a veteran of the folk scene when he joined the Mamas and the Papas, known for their haunting harmonies.
He was a great performer, and according to those who worked with him a true gentleman.
You will be missed, Denny.
