Legendary R&B Singer Peabo Bryson Dies at 75

Peabo Bryson, born Robert Peapo Bryson on April 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina, was a two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer renowned for his smooth tenor and emotional range. He passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at the age of 75, following medical care after suffering a stroke.

His family confirmed the news and expressed their grief and gratitude for his life and music, which provided joy and inspiration over five decades. Bryson's career featured numerous hits, including "Feel the Fire" and "So, So Stop the Rain." He gained international fame for his collaborations, particularly his work on Disney's animated films, including the title track for "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion in 1991, which earned him his first Grammy Award, and "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle from "Aladdin" in 1992, which won him a second Grammy.

His wife, Tanya Bonifac Bryson, and family requested privacy as they mourn his loss, with plans for a memorial celebration to be announced later.