Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney hits “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” dies at 75 Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer known for his R&B hits and Disney duets like “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at the age of 75. He passed away surrounded by family after suffering a stroke. Bryson had a decades-long career, releasing his debut LP in 1976 and achieving crossover success with his 1983 duet with Roberta Flack.

• Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer, died at 75.
• He was known for Disney movie hits “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World.”
• Bryson passed away after suffering a stroke and being under medical care.
• His career spanned decades in R&B, soul, and adult contemporary music.
• Notable hits include “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” with Roberta Flack, “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion, and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle.