Peabo Bryson, Velvety Voice Behind Disney Duets & More, Dies at 75
- On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and balladeer Peabo Bryson died at age 75 in Marietta, Georgia, after suffering a stroke over the weekend.
- Renowned for his soulful voice, Bryson achieved significant fame for his Oscar-winning Disney collaborations, recording 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle.
- Beyond Disney, the singer placed 12 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 during his career. His two Grammy-winning duets won best pop performance by a duo or group in 1993 and 1994.
- "With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces his passing," his loved ones stated. The family requested privacy while noting his music will endure.
- Bryson, who described himself as a 'true Renaissance man,' released 20 studio albums and performed recently in Fayetteville, Georgia. His legacy spans more than five decades of soulful contributions to music.
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Peabo Bryson, RIP, Places Six Singles in iTunes top 20 Including Songs from "Beauty and the Beast," Roberta Flack Duet, "If Ever"
Sadly yesterday, R&B superstar Peabo Bryson passed away. He was 75. His death was the result of a stroke over the weekend. Today, six of his singles from the 1980s are in the iTunes top 20. They include “If Ever I’m in Your Arms Again,” and his duet with Roberta Flack, “The Closer I Get […] The post Peabo Bryson, RIP, Places Six Singles in iTunes top 20 Including Songs from “Beauty and the Beast,” Roberta Flack Duet, “If Ever” appeared first on …
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney hits, dies at 75 after stroke
June 3 (UPI) — Peabo Bryson, a singer-songwriter whose hits included the Disney classics “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died. The music artist died Tuesday evening “surrounded by the love of his family and those closest to him,” according to a statement from his family obtained by CNN. He was 75. NPR confirmed the news. “While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives wer…
Celine Dion Shares a "Heartbroken" Tribute to "Beauty and the Beast" Duet Partner Peabo Bryson Following His Death at 75
The pair made music history with their rendition of "Beauty and the Beast."Credit: GettyThe GistCeline Dion has written a tribute to her former duet partner Peabo Bryson.The pair sang together on the title track of Beauty and the Beast in 1991."He was so wonderful and generous to me all those years ago, when we recorded 'Beauty and the Beast.' He made me so comfortable, as I was just learning to sing in English," she wrote.Celine Dion has penned…
American singer Peabo Bryson, renowned for performing Disney songs ‘The Beauty and the Beast’ alongside Celine Dion and ‘An Ideal World’ with Regina Belle, died on Tuesday, June 2, at age 75. The news was confirmed by his family through a statement in which he detailed that the artist died surrounded by his loved ones, days after suffering a stroke: “While we have a broken heart, we find comfort in knowing how much they loved Peabo and how many …
Peabo Bryson shaped pop music for several decades with big ballads and celebrated duets. Now the life of a singer ends, whose voice is closely connected to Disney movies for many.
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