Celine Dion mourns the death of R&B icon Peabo Bryson
Celine Dion has said she is “heart‑broken” by the death of R&B singer Peabo Bryson, who shared the hit theme from Disney’s 1991 film Beauty and the Beast with her. The duo’s duet won a Grammy Award in 1992, marking the start of Bryson’s rising prominence in the music industry.
“His incredible voice and his kind spirit embodied the beauty of song and performance,” Dion posted on X following Bryson’s passing.
Peabo Bryson died on Tuesday at the age of 75. Family members were with him as he passed, though the official cause of death has yet to be released. Authorities said he had suffered a stroke the weekend before and had been receiving medical care.
The 75‑year‑old singer had an illustrious career spanning from the 1970s to the 2010s, known for tracks such as “Feel the Fire,” “Can You Stop the Rain,” and “Reaching for the Sky.” He also worked with artists like Roberta Flack and Regina Belle, earning acclaim for his emotive vocal performances.
In a heartfelt tribute, Dion recalled, “He was so wonderful and generous to me all those years ago, when we recorded Beauty and the Beast.” She added, “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. His voice and his talent will be missed.”
During his career, Bryson’s music spanned decades and genres, earning him a Grammy for the Disney soundtrack and a second for Aladdin’s A Whole New World rendition with Regina Belle the following year. His legacy, according to family statements, “will forever live in the hearts of those who loved him and the countless lives he touched through song.”
Recently, Bryson had appeared in a concert with Jeffrey Osborne in Georgia and was slated to perform several shows for his “Golden Touch” tour celebrating five decades in music. He had celebrated his 75th birthday in April, sharing photos of the occasion with family and friends on Instagram.
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