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Peabo Bryson was born on April 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina, and began singing professionally as a teenager, eventually signing with Bang Records and releasing his debut solo album in 1976. He rose to prominence with a string of R&B hits and memorable duets, most notably with Roberta Flack, Celine Dion, and Regina Belle. Bryson earned two Grammy Awards for his performances on Disney soundtracks, winning in 1992 for “Beauty and the Beast” with Dion and in 1993 for “A Whole New World” with Belle, and his voice became synonymous with romantic ballads of the era.

Beyond his recording success, Bryson contributed to television and theater, singing the theme for the soap opera One Life to Live and performing in operatic productions. He faced financial challenges in the early 2000s but remained a beloved figure in the music community. On June 2, 2026, his family announced that Bryson had died at age 75 after suffering a stroke, marking the loss of a celebrated voice of love and soul music.