Peabo Bryson, known for duets from Disney's 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' has died at 75

Nbcwashington · Jun 03, 2026 · 494 words · By Maria Sherman; The Associated Press

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Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer best known as the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney film duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle from “Aladdin," has died.

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His family said in a statement that Bryson died Tuesday evening, days after having a stroke.

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Claim 1: “recording hits including “Feel the Fire,” “I’m So Into You" and “Can You Stop the Rain."”

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YouTube and music database results confirm the recording of 'Feel the Fire', 'I'm So Into You', and 'Can You Stop the Rain'.

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

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Claim 3: “he also collaborated with artists including Roberta Flack and Natalie Cole.”

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Claim 4: “In 2018, he returned with “Stand for Love,” his 21st studio album, produced by hitmaking duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.”

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Claim 5: “Born and raised in South Carolina”

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web search NEUTRAL — Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.. Died, June 2, 2026(2026-06-02) (aged 75). Marietta, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peabo_Bryson

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web search NEUTRAL — R&B singer Robert “Peabo” Bryson was born on April 13, 1951 in Greenville, South Carolina to Telford Copeland and Marie Bryson and attended ...
https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/peabo-bryson

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 ... Though born and raised in South Carolina, Peabo Bryson was an original “True to Atlanta” artist! He embraced the city, and it embraced him!
https://www.facebook.com/profjonathanlwalton/videos/rest-in-…

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Claim 6: “His family said in a statement that Bryson died Tuesday evening, days after having a stroke.”

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News reports confirm his family stated he died on a Tuesday following complications from a stroke.

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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…
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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…
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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…
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Claim 7: “In 2019, Bryson made a full recovery after having a heart attack.”

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Claim 8: “He recorded for Capitol, Elektra and Columbia Records”

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Claim 9: “Bryson appeared in stage productions including “Raisin,” “The Wiz” and “Porgy and Bess.””

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Claim 10: “the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney film duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle from “Aladdin"”

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Wikipedia confirms his performance of 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' (though the claim mentions Regina Belle, the song is his signature Disney duet).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Beauty and the Beast" is a song written by lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken for the Disney animated feature film Beauty and the Beast (1991). The film's theme song, the Broadway-inspir…
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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 11: “His duet with Flack, “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,” became one of the defining love songs of the 1980s”

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Claim 12: “Comedian and television host Loni Love said she worked with Bryson on a cruise ship last year”

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Claim 13: “Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer... has died.”

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Multiple independent sources, including Wikipedia and news reports, confirm that Peabo Bryson died on June 2, 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — Robert Peapo " Peabo " Bryson[1] (/ ˈpiːboʊ / PEE-boh; April 13, 1951 – June 2, 2026) was an American singer and songwriter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peabo_Bryson

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 · His family confirmed the death, at a hospital, from complications of a stroke. Mr. Bryson lived in Atlanta. “Peabo,” his first album, was released in 1976, when funk and disco ruled the …
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/arts/music/peabo-bryson-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 · Legendary singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson has died. He was 75. The Grammy Award winner, known for his hit songs and duets, including "Beauty and the Beast," "A Whole New World" and se…
https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/singer-peabo-bryson-dies-75/…

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Claim 14: “He later scored No. 1 R&B hits with “Show & Tell” and “Can You Stop the Rain.””

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Claim 15: “Peabo Bryson [is] the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer”

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Variety refers to him as a 'two-time Grammy Award-winning singer', and Wikipedia confirms his professional status as a singer/songwriter.

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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…
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Claim 16: “Shortly afterward, Atlanta label Bang Records signed him as a solo artist.”

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Claim 17: “He was 75.”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and news reports, explicitly state he was 75 years old at the time of his death.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following notable deaths occurred in 2026. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order. A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: Name, age, country of …
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Claim 18: “the singer, songwriter and balladeer launched his career with the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display in the 1970s.”

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Multiple news sources report that he launched his career in the 1970s with the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 ... He was born and raised in South Carolina and launched his career with the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display in the 1970s. Shortly ...
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/peabo-bryson…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 ... Internationally celebrated for his Disney classics, Bryson also built a career ... group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display in the 1970s.
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/peabo-bryson-disney-aladdin-b…

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web search NEUTRAL — Peabo Bryson is among the world's most dynamic and gifted vocal talents. Over the course of a career spanning from the mid-`60s but truly igniting in the `70s.
https://concord.com/artist/peabo-bryson/

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Claim 19: “Bryson had a stroke in late May and was placed under medical care.”

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