Peabo Bryson, ‘A Whole New World’ Singer, Dies At 75
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- Hollywood & Entertainment Peabo Bryson, ‘A Whole New World’ Singer, Dies At 75By Tim Lammers,
- Bryson’s family told People that the R&B hitmaker died on Tuesday after he recently suffered a stroke.
- Among Bryson’s major hits were “A Whole New World,” where he sang a duet with Regina Belle, “Beauty and the Beast,” where he sang a duet with Céline Dion, and “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again.”
Hollywood & Entertainment Peabo Bryson, ‘A Whole New World’ Singer, Dies At 75By Tim Lammers,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow Author Jun 02, 2026, 08:22pm EDTJun 02, 2026, 08:23pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.MET LIFE PRESENTS THE APOLLO THEATRE HALL OF FAME — Pictured: Peabo Bryson — (Photo by: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesPeabo Bryson, whose hits included the pop versions of the Aladdin tune “A Whole New World” and the title song from Beauty and the Beast, has died.
Bryson’s family told People that the R&B hitmaker died on Tuesday after he recently suffered a stroke. He was 75.