R&B legend Peabo Bryson has died
Legendary singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75 after suffering a stroke in May.
His death was announced by his family, on Tuesday, in a statement which has since been shared by multiple international media outlets.
“While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit. His legacy and music will live on for generations to come.
For more than five decades, Peabo’s extraordinary voice served as the soundtrack to some of life’s most cherished moments,” the family’s statement said. “His music carried generations through joyful celebrations, great love stories and enduring moments of comfort and inspiration.”
Bryson, a two-time Grammy winner, was the voice behind several Sunday staples such as ‘Can you stop the rain’ and ‘If ever you’re in my arms again’.
He also collaborated with other musical powerhouses to produce hits like ‘Tonight, I celebrate my love’ with Roberta Flack, and the Disney movie classic ‘Beauty and the beast’ with Celine Dion.
CELINE DION PAYS TRIBUTE
Dion took to social media to express her condolences to Bryson’s family.
“His incredible voice and his kind spirit embodied the beauty of song and performance. He was so wonderful and generous to me all those years ago, when we recorded Beauty and the Beast,” she said.
The singer went on to reminisce about how Bryson helped her become more comfortable singing in English.
I’m heartbroken to hear that we lost Peabo Bryson today. His incredible voice and his kind spirit embodied the beauty of song and performance. He was so wonderful and generous to me all those years ago, when we recorded Beauty and the Beast. He made me so comfortable, as I was… pic.twitter.com/ti8Tba33Or
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) June 3, 2026
