Legendary R&B singer and two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75, bringing to a close a remarkable career that spanned more than five decades. Best known for his soaring romantic ballads and beloved Disney duets, Bryson passed away on June 2, 2026, surrounded by family after suffering a stroke days earlier, according to statements released by his family and representatives. Bryson's family announced that the singer died peacefully while surrounded by loved ones. In a statement, they thanked fans around the world for their prayers and support and said his music and legacy would continue to inspire future generations. Reports indicate that the singer had suffered a stroke shortly before his death and had been receiving medical care. The singer had previously faced health challenges, including a heart attack in 2019, from which he recovered and eventually returned to performing.Born Robert Peapo Bryson on April 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina, Bryson developed a love for music at an early age. He often credited his mother for exposing him to some of the greatest performers of the era, experiences that helped shape his musical identity. As a teenager, he sang with local bands before beginning his professional journey on the Southern touring circuit. His breakthrough arrived during the 1970s when he signed a recording contract and launched a solo career. Albums such as Reaching for the Sky helped establish him as one of R&B's premier vocalists.Over the course of his career, Bryson released more than 20 studio albums and dozens of singles. He earned eight Grammy nominations and won two Grammy Awards. Although Bryson had already achieved success in R&B circles, his global profile soared in the early 1990s thanks to two iconic Disney collaborations.In 1991, he joined Celine Dion to record the pop version of "Beauty and the Beast" for Disney's animated classic. The song became an international hit and introduced Bryson's voice to a new audience. The single reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.A year later, Bryson partnered with Regina Belle for "A Whole New World" from Disney's Aladdin. The song made history as the first track from an animated film to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also earned Bryson another Grammy Award.His collaborations with Roberta Flack, including "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love," became staples of adult contemporary radio and wedding playlists throughout the 1980s.His catalog included enduring hits such as "Feel the Fire," "I'm So Into You," "If Ever You're in My Arms Again," "Can You Stop the Rain," and "Reaching for the Sky."