Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning R&B singer known for his Disney-related duets and decades-long chart success, dies at age 75. Multiple outlets report that he suffers a stroke over the weekend and receives medical care afterward. His death is reported to have occurred on Tuesday in Marietta, Georgia, where a family spokesperson is cited as confirming the timing and circumstances.
Several sources describe Bryson’s career spanning roughly five decades, highlighting his “velvety” voice and his work on Disney classics. The Independent and other outlets note that he records duets with major artists, including Celine Dion and Roberta Flack. Billboard similarly characterizes him as the voice behind Disney duet songs and other R&B hits.
Daily Mail and its news edition also include family-provided details, saying Bryson “transitioned peacefully” in the late afternoon Eastern time, surrounded by family. Across coverage, the cause given is complications following the stroke, with no other contributing cause reported.
