Grammy-Winning Beauty And The Beast Singer Peabo Bryson Has Died, Aged 75

Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75.

Peabo’s family released a statement on Tuesday confirming that the performer had suffered a stroke over the weekend, and died days later.

“For more than five decades, Peabo’s extraordinary voice served as the soundtrack to some of life’s most cherished moments,” his family said.

“His music carried generations through joyful celebrations, great love stories and enduring moments of comfort and inspiration, creating a legacy that will forever live in the hearts of those who loved him and the countless lives he touched through song.”

In his lifetime, Peabo released 21 studio albums, with a 22nd slated for release later this year, and had hits with songs like If Ever You’re In My Arms Again, By The Time This Night Is Over and the Roberta Flack collaboration Tonight, I Celebrate My Love.

To many, he’ll be best remembered for his recordings of classic Disney songs in the 1990s, beginning with the title song from Beauty And The Beast, which he recorded with Céline Dion, earning them both a Grammy.

Following this, he and fellow singer Regina Belle covered A Whole New World from Aladdin, which reached number one in the US and earned Peabo his second Grammy win.

He also racked up an additional six nominations elsewhere in his career.

After news broke of his death, Céline paid her respects on social media, writing: “I’m heartbroken to hear that we lost Peabo Bryson today. His incredible voice and his kind spirit embodied the beauty of song and performance.

“He was so wonderful and generous to me all those years ago, when we recorded Beauty And The Beast. He made me so comfortable, as I was just learning to sing in English. He will remain for me always as a real symbol of the joy that music has brought to my life.”

Céline added: “His voice and his talent will be missed.. My heart is with your family, and may you rest in peace, Peabo.”