Grammy-Winning Singer Peabo Bryson Dies at 75

ATLANTA — Peabo Bryson, the Grammy Award-winning singer known for his romantic ballads and celebrated Disney duets, died Tuesday at the age of 75 following complications from a stroke, according to statements released by his family. Bryson passed away surrounded by relatives and close loved ones just days after reports emerged that he had been receiving medical treatment after suffering a stroke.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Bryson rose to prominence during the 1970s and 1980s as one of R&B's leading vocalists. He earned widespread recognition through hits such as "Feel the Fire," "I'm So Into You," "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" and "Can You Stop the Rain." His career reached a global audience in the early 1990s through award-winning Disney soundtrack performances, including "Beauty and the Beast" with Celine Dion and "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle. The latter became the first song from an animated film to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Over a career that lasted more than 50 years, Bryson recorded more than 20 albums, earned multiple Grammy nominations and became known as one of contemporary music's most successful duet performers. He collaborated with artists including Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole and Dion, helping bridge R&B, soul and pop audiences across generations. His death follows a period of health challenges that included a heart attack in 2019, from which he recovered before returning to performing. Family members said his musical legacy will continue through the songs that made him one of the most recognizable voices in modern R&B.

Sources: Information from The Associated Press, BBC News, CNN, People, The Guardian, The New York Times and Cleveland.com.