Peabo Bryson, Voice Behind Disney Ballads, Dies at 75
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Peabo Bryson, the veteran R&B singer famed for singing Disney film ballads “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at 75. The family did not cite a cause of death but announced he suffered a stroke and passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Bryson’s five-decade career included numerous hits and duets with top artists; memorial arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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