R&B Icon Peabo Bryson, Voice of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘A Whole New World,’ Dies at 75

Peabo Bryson, whose rich vocals brought Disney classics to life, has died at the age of 75. He passed away on Tuesday evening surrounded by family and loved ones. The veteran singer suffered a stroke over the weekend and was receiving medical care. A cause of death has not been made public. Bryson’s career spanned five decades and included hits such as Feel the Fire, I’m So Into You, Can You Stop the Rain and If Ever You’re in My Arms Again. He won back-to-back Grammy Awards for his duet performances on Beauty and the Beast with Celine Dion and A Whole New World with Regina Belle. He most recently performed in Georgia this May and had planned to celebrate fifty years in music with his Golden Touch tour later this year. His family says his voice and generous spirit inspired millions and that his legacy will live on forever.

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