Key facts
- Peabo Bryson, known for Disney songs, has died at 75.
- He passed away Tuesday after suffering a stroke.
- Bryson recorded over 20 studio albums and had a career spanning more than five decades.
- He was known for duets such as 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Bell.
- Bryson previously suffered a heart attack in 2019 but recovered.
Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning singer celebrated for his soulful voice and romantic ballads, including the iconic Disney duets "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast," has died at the age of 75. His family confirmed his passing on Tuesday, stating that he died after suffering a stroke. Bryson, born Robert Peapo Bryson in Greenville, South Carolina, began his professional music career as a teenager. Over a career that spanned more than five decades, he recorded over 20 studio albums and earned a reputation as the "King of Balladeers." He was an eight-time Grammy nominee and achieved fame in the 1980s with hits like "Feel the Fire" and "Can You Stop the Rain." Notable duets include "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion, "A Whole New World" with Regina Bell, and "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" with Roberta Flack. Bryson had previously experienced a heart attack in 2019 but had made a full recovery. He was married to Tanya Boniface Bryson, and they had a son born in 2018.