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Peabo Bryson, Voice Behind Disney Duets, Dies at 75

Family said he died peacefully after a late‑May stroke with memorial plans to be announced later

Overview

  • His family said Bryson transitioned peacefully at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday after suffering a stroke days earlier and being under medical care.
  • Bryson built a five‑decade career as an R&B balladeer and duet partner, winning two Grammys for the Disney duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Céline Dion and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle.
  • Céline Dion and other artists paid public tribute, with Dion saying she was “heartbroken” and praising his voice and generosity during their work together.
  • The family named his wife, Tanya Boniface Bryson, his children Linda and Robert, and three grandchildren as survivors and asked for privacy as they make celebration‑of‑life arrangements.
  • Bryson remained active in recent years with new recordings and an anniversary tour, and his family and colleagues say his songs will continue to be a touchstone across generations while formal memorial details are set.