Singer Peabo Bryson died this week at age 75. The veteran performer collaborated with Celine Dion on the song "Beauty and the Beast" for the 1991 Disney film of the same name.
Dion remembered Bryson in a statement, calling him "a real symbol of the joy that music has brought to my life." She described him as having a kind spirit.
Bryson recorded multiple hit duets throughout his career, including "Beauty and the Beast" with Dion and "A Whole New World" from the 1992 film Aladdin, which he performed with Regina Belle. Both songs won Academy Awards for Best Original Song. His duet work became a signature part of his five-decade career in music.
The singer also recorded solo hits and worked with other artists across R&B and pop genres. He won two Grammy Awards for his Disney collaborations. Bryson maintained an active performing schedule into recent years, touring and recording new material.
Bryson began his professional music career in the 1970s and became known for his smooth vocal style. His work on animated film soundtracks introduced his voice to new generations of listeners and cemented his legacy in popular music.