Peabo Bryson suffers stroke, family requests privacy
Peabo Bryson suffers stroke, family requests privacy
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Publish Date: 2026-06-01 13:45:00
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Smooth-voiced R&B singer Peabo Bryson, best known for his duets from the Disney films “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast,” has suffered a stroke, according to a statement from his representative to Variety on Sunday.
“Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson — the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney songs ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘A Whole New World’ — has suffered a stroke and is currently under medical care,” the statement read. “At this time, the family requests privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment together. The thoughts, prayers and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.”
Bryson, 75, had hits with these two songs, duets with Celine Dion and Regina Belle, respectively, winning back-to-back Grammys for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals in 1993 and 1994. Both tracks were also nominated for record of the year.
In 1984 he scored his first Top 10 pop hit, “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again.” Other big hits included duets with two female r&b singers: “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” with Roberta Flack and “What You Won’t Do for Love” with Natalie Cole.
In 1985, he appeared on the soap opera “One Life to Live,” adding vocals its theme song. His version was subsequently adapted as the show’s main theme and ran on every episode for the next seven years.
