Peabo Bryson, the singer of some of Disney’s most famous love songs, died at the age of 75
The singer, who won two Grammys, died at age 75 after having a stroke. She left behind a body of work that included R&B slow jams and Disney’s biggest love songs.
Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75. She had a smooth, powerful voice that was used on some of Disney’s most memorable love songs. His death happened just a few days after his reps said he had a stroke and was getting medical care. Bryson died on Tuesday at 5 p.m., TMZ said, “surrounded by the love of his family and those closest to him.” It was also revealed that he died on June 2, 2026.
The singer, songwriter, and balladeer Peabo Bryson’s family told TMZ in a statement, “With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of the two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson announces his passing.”
Many fans saw Bryson as more than just a singer. His voice made animated fairy tales sound grown up, emotional, and ready for the radio. His duet with Céline Dion on “Beauty and the Beast,” released in 1991, significantly elevated the movie’s status in pop culture. His duet with Regina Belle on “A Whole New World,” from 1992, made “Aladdin” one of the most famous songs of the early 1990s.
That crossing power wasn’t a mistake. The R&B style that Bryson added to Disney songs made for family movies made them sound good in places apart from kids’ theaters. Records Academy says Bryson won two Grammys for “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” both for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Both songs also became Disney classics that won Oscars. As the LA Phil points out, both “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. This signifies a permanent connection between Bryson’s voice and two significant moments in the history of movie music.
Don’t worry, Bryson’s contributions extended beyond Disney. Before those soundtrack hits made him famous to a new generation, he was already known as one of R&B’s signature balladeers, with romantic songs, polished duets, and a voice that was warm without losing control.
His death ends the story of a voice that lived in many places at once, including soul radio, wedding playlists, Disney nostalgia, and Grammy history. Fans are sad about the death, but Bryson’s music is already doing what it always did: it’s still making people feel things long after the last note.
