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Peabo Bryson, singer of Disney hits and R&B icon, dies at 75
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Peabo Bryson, singer of Disney hits and R&B icon, dies at 75

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson, known for his contributions to Disney films, has died at age 75.
  • His family confirmed his death, stating he passed away peacefully after suffering a stroke.
  • Bryson achieved international fame in the 1990s with hit songs and popular duets, including Oscar-winning songs for Disney's 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast'.

Peabo Bryson, the acclaimed singer whose voice graced beloved Disney classics like 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' has died at the age of 75. His family confirmed his passing in a statement, revealing he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones after suffering a stroke.

Although we are devastated, we take comfort in knowing how beloved Peabo was and how many lives he touched with his voice and generous spirit. His legacy and music will live on for generations.

— Bryson's familyIn a statement confirming the singer's death.

Bryson, a two-time Grammy winner, built a career spanning over five decades, marked by hits such as 'If Ever You're in My Arms Again' and 'Tonight, I Celebrate My Love.' His international recognition soared in the 1990s through his collaborations on Disney soundtracks.

He won a Grammy in 1992 for 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and another in 1993 for 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle. Dion remembered Bryson on social media, calling him a kind spirit whose voice embodied the song's beauty and expressing gratitude for his support early in her career.

I am heartbroken to hear that we have lost Peabo Bryson. His incredible voice and kind spirit embodied the beauty of the song and the performance.

— Celine DionIn a social media post mourning Bryson's death.

Bryson's legacy extends beyond his solo work, with notable duets alongside artists like Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole, and Regina Belle. His generous spirit and enduring music are remembered by his family and fans, who find comfort in the vast impact of his voice.

I will always remember him as a symbol of the joy that music brought to my life.

— Celine DionRecalling Bryson's impact on her career.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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