SINGER PEABO BRYSON DIES AGED 75 AFTER STROKE

R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at the age of 75 following a stroke. Bryson built a career spanning several decades as a vocalist in the R&B genre. His death marks the passing of one of the most recognised voices in American popular music. No further details regarding the circumstances of his death have been confirmed at this time.

Bryson became widely known to global audiences through his contributions to Disney film soundtracks. He recorded "Beauty and the Beast" as a duet for the 1991 animated film of the same name and contributed to other Disney productions. His work on those soundtracks brought his voice to audiences beyond his established R&B fanbase. That crossover presence cemented his profile across multiple generations of listeners.

Bryson's Disney recordings remain among the most commercially prominent songs in that studio's catalogue from the early 1990s. His work bridged the gap between adult contemporary R&B and mainstream film music during a period of significant commercial expansion for Disney. The music industry has lost a figure whose output crossed multiple formats and audiences. No official arrangements regarding tributes or memorial services have been confirmed at this stage.