'A Whole New World' singer Peabo Bryson dies at 75

MANILA, Philippines — American singer-songwriter Peabo Bryson passed away at the age of 75. 

His family announced that the two-time Grammy Award-winning singer has died days after having a stroke. 

“While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit,” the family's statement said. 

“His legacy and music will live on for generations to come,” it added. 

Peabo was best known as the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney film duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle from “Aladdin."

“For more than five decades, Peabo’s extraordinary voice served as the soundtrack to some of life’s most cherished moments,” the family's statement said. 

“His music carried generations through joyful celebrations, great love stories and enduring moments of comfort and inspiration.” 

Peabo went to the Philippines last March for his The Golden Touch Tour in The Theater at Solaire. 

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