Peabo Bryson, the R&B singer best known for Disney film songs “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at 75, according to a statement from his family.
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“With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces his passing,” the statement reads. “He transitioned peacefully at 5:00 p.m. ET on the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and those closest to him.” No cause of death was cited, although the family announced on Sunday that he had suffered a stroke.
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