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Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Suffers Stroke

Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson, known for his Disney film duets, is reportedly undergoing treatment after suffering a stroke.

Variety Music·May 31, 2026·via Variety Music

Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Suffers Stroke

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May 31, 2026 3:58pm PT

R&B Star Peabo Bryson Suffers Stroke

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Veteran R&B singer Peabo Bryson , best known for his duets from the Disney films “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast,” has suffered a stroke and is undergoing treatment, according to a statement from his rep to Variety on Sunday.

“Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson — the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney songs ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘A Whole New World’ — has suffered a stroke and is currently under medical care.