Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning voice behind Disney classics such as “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at the age of 75 after suffering a stroke on June 2, 2026, surrounded by family. Known for his smooth, romantic tenor and decades-long career in R&B and soul, Bryson rose from humble beginnings in South Carolina, where his mother introduced him to music and encouraged him to sing from an early age. He later credited her guidance as the foundation of his success, which carried him from local bands to international stardom. His career highlights included collaborations with major artists such as Roberta Flack and Celine Dion, cementing his reputation as one of the defining vocalists of his generation. Across the decades, Bryson became synonymous with cinematic love songs and emotional ballads that shaped Disney’s modern musical identity.

Beyond his music, Bryson’s personal life was marked by high-profile relationships, engagements, and enduring devotion to family. He was previously linked to Juanita Leonard, the former wife of Sugar Ray Leonard, and later engaged to beauty queen Angela Thigpen, though neither relationship led to marriage. In the later chapter of his life, he found lasting stability with Tanya Boniface Bryson, whom he married and with whom he welcomed a son, Robert. Boniface also played a life-saving role when she performed CPR for more than 30 minutes after Bryson suffered a heart attack in 2019, an act he later credited with saving his life. Together, they built a close-knit family life alongside his daughter from a previous relationship. As tributes continue to pour in, Bryson is remembered not only for his extraordinary voice but also for a deeply human story of love, resilience, and redemption.