Peabo Bryson
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| Born | Robert Peapo Bryson April 13, 1951 |
| Died | June 2, 2026 (aged 75) Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1965–2026 |
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Tanya Boniface (m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
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Robert Peapo "Peabo" Bryson (/ˈpiːboʊ/ PEE-boh; April 13, 1951 – June 2, 2026) was an American singer-songwriter. His 1978 albums Reaching for the Sky and Crosswinds were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He later released We're the Best of Friends (1979) with Natalie Cole and Born to Love (1983) with Roberta Flack.
Bryson is known for writing and singing songs for Disney animated movies. His best known works were "Beauty and the Beast",[1] and "A Whole New World". Bryson was a winner of two Grammy Awards.[2][3]
In April 2019, Bryson recovered from a heart attack after being hospitalized in Atlanta, Georgia.[4][5]
On May 31, 2026, Bryson had a stroke.[6] He died two days later on June 2, at a hospital in Marietta, Georgia,[7] at the age of 75.[8][9]
References
- ↑ Moniuszko, Sara M. "Singer Peabo Bryson, known for Disney hits, stable after heart attack". Usatoday.com.
- ↑ Grein, Paul (21 April 2021). "These 16 Songs Have Won Film Music's 'Triple Crown' — Golden Globe, Oscar & Grammy". Billboard.
- ↑ "Peabo Bryson: Artist". Grammy.com. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ↑ "Peabo Bryson: 'I'm Getting Stronger By The Day'". Soultracks.com. May 8, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ↑ "Peabo Bryson on heart attack: I was on the other side long enough to make friends". 11alive.com. July 18, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ↑ "Peabo Bryson under medical care after suffering stroke, representative says - CBS Atlanta". CBS News. May 31, 2026. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ Thomas, Carly (June 2, 2026). "Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Dies at 75". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ Aswad, Jem (June 2, 2026). "Peabo Bryson, Veteran R&B Singer of 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Whole New World,' Dies at 75". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
- ↑ Sherman, Maria (June 3, 2026). "Peabo Bryson, known for duets from Disney's 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' has died at 75". Associated Press. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
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