Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning singer known for his soaring ballads and Disney film duets, has died at 75. The soul and R&B artist passed away, according to multiple reports citing CBS News and Variety.
Bryson achieved widespread fame for his performances on two Disney animated film soundtracks. He recorded "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion for the 1991 film and "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle for the 1992 film Aladdin. Both songs became international hits and earned him Grammy Awards. His rich tenor voice and romantic delivery made him a defining artist of ballad-driven R&B.
Beyond his Disney work, Bryson built a career spanning decades with hits including "Im So Into You" and "Let the Feeling Flow." The New York Times described him as the "Voice of Love" in recognition of his signature romantic style. His music crossed over from R&B charts to mainstream pop, establishing him as one of the most recognizable voices in American popular music from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens led public tributes following news of Bryson's death, according to CBS News. The singer's connection to Atlanta and the broader music community prompted an outpouring of remembrances from fans and fellow artists. His influence on R&B vocal performance and his role in bringing soul music to film soundtracks left a lasting mark on American entertainment.
Bryson's death removes one of the most distinctive voices from the generation of soul and R&B singers who defined the sound of romantic ballads in late 20th-century American music. His Disney recordings introduced his vocal style to global audiences and remain among the most recognized songs in animated film history.