Peabo Bryson: key obituary facts
Is Peabo Bryson dead? Yes. Peabo Bryson died on June 2, 2026, at age 75.
Cause of death: Peabo Bryson's cause of death was reported as Stroke.
What was Peabo Bryson known for?
He was an American recording artist; musician, singer.
More about Peabo Bryson
Born: 13 April 1951.
Place of birth: Greenville.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer, singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, recording artist, musician.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1976.
Occupations: Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, composer.
Years active: 1965–2026.
Genres: R&B, soul, smooth jazz.
Instruments: Vocals, keyboards, guitar.
Peabo Bryson, the American singer and songwriter known for “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” died on June 2, 2026, at age 75 after a stroke.
Born Robert Peapo Bryson in Greenville, South Carolina, on April 13, 1951, he built a career as a recording artist, composer and producer that began in 1976. His work brought him two Grammy Awards, in 1993 and 1994, and included a run of successful recordings that helped define his place in contemporary R&B and adult-pop music.