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 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.
Iconic Disney Renaissance Ballad Singer Peabo Bryson Dies at 75 Following Stroke
R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at 75 after suffering a stroke. His death was reported on June 2, 2026. Although the cause of death is currently unconfirmed, he had been hospitalized due to a stroke May 31. His family shared the news saying, “While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit. His legacy and music will live on for generations to…
Peabo Bryson, legendary R&B singer, dies at 75
Two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson has died. He was 75. Bryson “transitioned peacefully” surrounded by family on Tuesday evening, per a statement. According to CBS News, Bryson was under medical care after suffering a stroke Sunday. “We are tremendously moved by the outpouring of love, prayers and support from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world,” Bryson’s family shared. “While our hearts are broken, we find c…
Peabo Bryson (1951-2026): The voice that scored a generation's sweetest love stories
Peabo Bryson died on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, at age 75, at his home in Marietta, Georgia, peacefully, surrounded by family, days after suffering a stroke. Born Robert Peabo Bryson on 13 April 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina, Bryson built a career that defied easy categorisation. He was an R&B artist who became a pop institution and a balladeer who earned Oscars, a backing vocalist for Disney fairy tales who never lost the earthy warmth of his …
They sang "Beauty and the Beast" in duet.
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