R.I.P. musician, activist, and Bridge School founder Pegi Young

[Miles Archer]

Musician and activist Pegi Young died of cancer yesterday at the age of 66, a post on her official Facebook page confirms.

"With great sadness, we confirm that on January 1st, after a yearlong battle with cancer, Pegi Young – mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, musician, activist and co-founder of the Bridge School – passed away surrounded by her friends and family in her native California," according to the statement. "We request that the families' privacy be respected at this time."

Born Margaret Morton on Dec. 1, 1952, Young released five albums over her decade-long recording career. She also provided background vocals on numerous albums and tours with her ex-husband Neil Young, whom she married in 1978 and divorced in 2014.

In 1986, Young co-founded the Bridge School, which is dedicated to educating children with severe speech and physical impairments. She was inspired to do so after being unable to find a suitable educational plan for the couple's son Ben, who was born with cerebral palsy.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/pegi-young-dead/

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[Achilleaze]

2. "A Thousand Tears" - Pegi Young

[walkingman]

3. RIP - A wonderful lady with a big heart