'Beauty and the Beast' singer, Peabo Bryson, dies aged 75

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · Jun 03, 2026 · 336 words · By Tokunbo Salako

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Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died aged 75.

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Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died aged 75.

Why it matters

Best known for his Disney duets on 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle on 'Aladdin', Bryson's voice was widely regarded as 'extraordinary'.

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Peabo Bryson, the R&B singer best known for his Disney film duets 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World', has died aged 75.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/03/peabo-bryson-best-known-for-disney-d…

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Claim 1: “Born and raised in South Carolina”

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Multiple sources, including the City of Greenville and Middle C Jazz, confirm he was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina.

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web search NEUTRAL — Born and raised in #GreenvilleSC, Peabo is now honored with a vibrant mural near his childhood home, capturing his legacy and connection to the community.
https://archive.org/details/cig_0356-Peabo_Bryson_Honored

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web search NEUTRAL — Peabo Bryson was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on April 13, 1951. He grew up partly on his grandfather's farm in Mauldin, South Carolina. His love for music began early, inspired by his mother. …
https://kids.kiddle.co/Peabo_Bryson

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web search NEUTRAL — Born and raised just down the road in Greenville, South Carolina, Bryson’s musical journey began right here in the South.
https://middlecjazz.com/event/peabo-bryson-2x-grammy-winning…

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Claim 2: “He later scored No. 1 R&B hits with 'Show & Tell' and 'Can You Stop the Rain.'”

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Claim 3: “He went on to record for Capitol, Elektra and Columbia Records”

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Nbcwashington reports he recorded for Capitol, Elektra, and Columbia Records; Wikipedia confirms the Capitol Records signing.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — He recorded for Capitol, Elektra and Columbia Records
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-ne…

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Claim 4: “he also collaborated with artists including Roberta Flack and Natalie Cole.”

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Claim 5: “Shortly afterward, Atlanta label Bang Records signed him as a solo artist.”

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Nbcwashington and web search results confirm he was signed as a solo artist by the Atlanta label Bang Records.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Shortly afterward, Atlanta label Bang Records signed him as a solo artist.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-ne…

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Claim 6: “he began his career with the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display in the 1970s.”

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Wikipedia explicitly states he toured with the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display.

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web search NEUTRAL — Robert Peapo "Peabo" Bryson was an American singer and songwriter.Two years later, he left home to tour the Chitlin' Circuit with another local band, Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display.[7]. Bryson…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peabo_Bryson

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web search NEUTRAL — Celine Dion, left, and Peabo Bryson perform the song "Beauty and the Beast," that won them the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Group or Duo, at the 35th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles,…
https://www.newschannel5.com/obituaries/peabo-bryson-known-f…

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web search NEUTRAL — A native of South Carolina, Bryson came up in the 1970s as a member of the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. He was signed to the Atlanta indie label Bang Records as a solo artist and rele…
https://variety.com/2026/music/news/peabo-bryson-dead-beauty…

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Claim 7: “His duet with Flack, 'Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,' became one of the defining love songs of the 1980s”

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Claim 8: “He notched up notable hits including 'Feel the Fire,' 'I’m So Into You' and 'Can You Stop the Rain.'”

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Nbcwashington and multiple web search results (including YouTube and song lists) confirm these specific hits.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "A Whole New World" is the signature song from Disney's 1992 animated feature film Aladdin, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. A duet originally recorded by singers Brad Kane and Lea Sa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Whole_New_World

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Peapo "Peabo" Bryson ( PEE-boh; April 13, 1951 – June 2, 2026) was an American singer and songwriter. After collaborating with singers Luther Vandross and Cissy Houston on his debut album Peabo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peabo_Bryson

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The discography of the American soul singer Peabo Bryson consists of twenty one studio albums, eight compilation albums and fifty seven singles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peabo_Bryson_discography

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Claim 9: “'If Ever You’re in My Arms Again' helped expand his audience beyond R&B radio.”

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Claim 10: “Bryson was celebrated for his partnership with Celine Dion on the Oscar-winning film Beauty and the Beast.”

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While the provided web search for the film doesn't explicitly mention the Oscar in the snippet, 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991) is widely known to have won an Oscar for Best Original Score, and the claim refers to the partnership on the Oscar-winning film.

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web search NEUTRAL — In 1994, Beauty and the Beast became the first Disney film adapted into a Broadway musical, which won a single Tony Award; the show ultimately ran for 13 years.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_(1991_fil…

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web search NEUTRAL — Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" is a live-action adaptation of the studio's animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying t…
https://www.slashfilm.com/546316/beauty-and-the-beast-sneak-…

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web search NEUTRAL — “Beauty and the Beast” is a 2017 musical film based on Disney’s 1991 animated film of the same title. The film is famous for its beautiful original soundtrack.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20170803…

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Claim 11: “In a statement, his family said he died on Tuesday evening, days after suffering a stroke.”

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Multiple news sources (Nbcwashington, Gray News, AOL) report that his family stated he died on a Tuesday evening following a stroke.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dayanara Torres Delgado (born October 28, 1974) is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, singer, model, and beauty queen who won the Miss Universe 1993 pageant and she was the third Puerto Rican to win Mis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayanara_Torres

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that spanned R&B, jazz, folk, and pop and contributed t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberta_Flack

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tessanne Amanda Chin (; born September 20, 1985) is a Jamaican recording artist, best known for winning Season 5 of NBC's reality TV singing competition The Voice as part of Adam Levine's team. She ha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tessanne_Chin

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Claim 12: “A two-time Grammy Award winner”

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Nbcwashington and other web results identify him as a two-time Grammy Award winner.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 35th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 24, 1993 and recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year. The nominations were announced on January 7, 1993. The evening's host w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/35th_Annual_Grammy_Awards

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Claim 13: “Best known for his Disney duets on 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle on 'Aladdin'”

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Wikipedia and multiple other sources confirm his duets 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Celine Dion is the eleventh studio album by Canadian singer Celine Dion and her second English‑language album. Released on 30 March 1992 by Columbia Records and Epic Records, it includes the Grammy an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celine_Dion_(album)

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Claim 14: “Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died aged 75.”

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Multiple independent sources, including Wikipedia and several news reports, confirm Peabo Bryson died on June 2, 2026, at the age of 75.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Born to Love is a 1983 studio album of duets by American singers Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack. It was released by Bryson's label Capitol Records on July 22, 1983, in the United States. The album yie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_to_Love_(Peabo_Bryson_and…

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