Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B singer celebrated for his iconic Disney duets 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle, has died at 75. According to multiple reports, he passed away Tuesday after suffering a stroke over the weekend.
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Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson, known for his iconic Disney duets 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World,' has died at age 75 after suffering a stroke over the weekend. His family shared a statement expressing their grief while highlighting his enduring legacy.
- Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson dies at 75
- Known for Disney duets 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World'
- Passed away after suffering a stroke over the weekend
- Family requests privacy as they navigate this difficult time
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| Career Highlights | Broad Agreement | Grammy-winning R&B singer known for Disney duets and collaborations with Roberta Flack, Natalie Col… |
Date Of Birth And Age At Passing
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Cause Of Death
Broad AgreementStroke over the weekend
Career Highlights
Broad AgreementGrammy-winning R&B singer known for Disney duets and collaborations with Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole.
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The family of Peabo Bryson shared a statement expressing their grief while highlighting his enduring legacy: “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 come.”
Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, Bryson launched his career with the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display before signing as a solo artist. He achieved mainstream success in the 1980s and 1990s, earning two Grammy Awards for his Disney duets.
Bryson had recently celebrated his 75th birthday in April with friends and family. Just days after performing at Trilith Live in Fayetteville, Georgia, he suffered a stroke. His representative requested privacy as the family navigates this difficult time.
Internationally celebrated for his Disney classics, Bryson also built a career over five decades as one of R&B's premier balladeers, recording hits including 'Feel the Fire', 'I'm So Into You', and 'Can You Stop the Rain.' His duet with Roberta Flack, 'Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,' became one of the defining love songs of the 1980s. Bryson had a stroke in late May and was placed under medical care.
In 2019, Bryson made a full recovery after having a heart attack. Comedian and television host Loni Love said she worked with Bryson on a cruise ship last year and spoke with him for hours on the deck one night after she noticed him sitting alone. She wrote in a social media post Tuesday: 'He shared incredible stories, spoke passionately about his music, and had such a deep love for his craft.' The family said memorial and celebration-of-life arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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