Peabo Bryson, singer behind beloved Disney classics, dies at 75 - BBC
Renowned R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75 following a stroke. Known for his iconic Disney duets, Bryson was a celebrated vocalist who helped launch the careers of artists like Celine Dion.
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Bryson was a significant figure in 20th-century music, particularly for his contributions to the soundtracks of classic Disney films.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sareen Habeshian and Ian Youngs , Culture reporter Getty Images Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson won a string of awards for their version of the title song from Beauty and the Beast Celine Dion has said she is "heartbroken" by the death of R&B singer Peabo Bryson, with whom she sang the hit theme from 1991 Disney film Beauty and the Beast.
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