Peabo Bryson, singer of Disney hits 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' dies at 75
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- Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning singer known for iconic Disney duets like "A Whole New World" from Aladdin and "Beauty and the Beast," has passed away at the age of 75.
- His family announced his death on May 2nd, following a stroke.
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Peabo Bryson was a Grammy-winning singer known for his duets with female artists, particularly for Disney animated films. He debuted in the 1970s and later achieved international fame with his contributions to 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Aladdin'. He had a previous health scare in 2019.
Peabo Bryson, the singer who achieved global fame with his duets for Disney animated films such as 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' has passed away at the age of 75.
His family announced that Bryson died on the 2nd (local time) after collapsing from a stroke and not recovering, according to AP.
The family said in a statement, "Our hearts are broken, but we find comfort in thinking about how much love Peabo received and how many people his voice and soul touched. What he left behind and his music will continue for generations to come."
Born in South Carolina, Bryson debuted in the 1970s with the group 'Moses Dillard and the Textones Display' before going solo.
He sang the theme song for 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' from 'Aladdin' with Regina Belle, earning consecutive Grammy Awards in 1993-1994.
He had previously collapsed from a heart attack in 2019 but was declared fully recovered.
