Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, the renowned singer known for his Disney hits, has passed away at the age of 75. He died after suffering a stroke, surrounded by family. His legacy includes two Grammy Awards and a significant impact on the music industry.
- ▪Peabo Bryson was a two-time Grammy-winning singer known for Disney hits like 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World.'
- ▪He died at the age of 75 after suffering a stroke and was surrounded by family.
- ▪Bryson's career spanned decades, with his first major hit being a duet with Roberta Flack in 1983.
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- ▪ Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind classic Disney duets, dies aged 75 — World news | The Guardian
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U.S. Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," dies at 75 By Kierra Frazier Kierra Frazier News Editor Kierra Frazier is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kierra Frazier Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 6:59 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died, his family told CBS News. He was 75.Bryson died Tuesday, surrounded by family, after suffering a stroke Sunday and being under medical care. Singer Peabo Bryson performs at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre on Aug. 18, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan.
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