Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy-winning singer known for love ballads and Disney duets, has died at age 75. His family announced the news following his death on June 2, 2026.
Peabo Bryson died peacefully at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, after suffering a stroke over the weekend. His family issued a statement expressing profound sadness and noting he was surrounded by loved ones. Over his career, Bryson placed 12 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including the 1993 chart-topper “A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme)” with Regina Belle and “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion, which reached No. 9 in 1992. He earned two Grammys for those Disney recordings. On the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Bryson had 41 entries with two No. 1s: “Show & Tell” and “Can You Stop the Rain.” His family said they were moved by the outpouring of support from fans worldwide. Bryson’s last social media post in April celebrated his 75th birthday with family photos.
