Céline Dion ‘Saddened’ by the Death of Peabo Bryson, Her ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Singing Partner

Celine Dion Tribute to Peabo Bryson

Peabo Bryson died at 75. Céline posted about it this week. Called him a really nice guy. Said she was still figuring out English when they cut Beauty and the Beast back in ’91. He helped her overcome the fear of it. That song ended up winning a Grammy, and honestly, it’s still the Disney duet everyone knows. Peabo did A Whole New World too, with Regina Belle. Another Grammy. Guy had this voice… super rich, warm. He had been singing with R&B artists for about 50 years. His family stated that he passed away at home on June 2, after a stroke was the cause of his death.

She confessed to feeling quite scared at the studio. Peabo just… calmed her down. “He helped keep me calm while I was finding my feet,” she said. That duet won a Grammy. However, in her view, it was much bigger than that. According to her, he was the greatest influence on her becoming an artist. “I will always associate his voice and talent with the happiness music gives.” She ended her post by expressing sympathy to his family. Expressed that he will be missed.

​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌Bryson’s Family Thanks Fans as Céline Dion Pays Tribute to His Legacy

Peabo Bryson died after a stroke, his family said. He was with them when he passed. His career… man, where do you even start? R&B hits, duets with legends.
Still wild to think about. His family put out a statement. Thanked everyone—fans, friends, people he worked with. Said all the love they’ve been getting is what’s holding them up right now. “Knowing how many lives his voice and kindness touched” is what’s getting them through, they said. Céline Dion posted too. She was heartbroken. Talked about their friendship and Beauty and the Beast. That duet won them a Grammy together.
Bryson often spoke warmly of working with Dion. Their Disney ballad remains one of the most beloved songs in his catalog.

‌‍​‍Peabo Bryson on Recording the Disney Classic With Céline Dion

Disney wanted Céline solo at first. Then they called Peabo. He said she was quiet when she walked in. Nervous. New to English. Then they sang. And it just worked. Nervous. She barely knew him, and English wasn’t her first language back then. But the second they started singing? It just clicked. “It wasn’t something we planned,” Bryson said. “You can’t fake that kind of thing. It’s either there or it’s not.” That’s why people still play it, I think. The song blew up. Top 10 on Billboard. And honestly? He said he could listen to it forever and not get sick of it.‌‍​‍‌