Celine Dion will always consider her "Beauty and the Beast" co-writer Peabo Bryson "a true symbol of the joy that music brought to my life," she shared in a tribute to the veteran performer, who died this week at age 75.
«"I'm so saddened to learn that we lost Peabo Bryson today," Dion wrote on Instagram Stories. "His incredible voice and kind spirit embodied the beauty of song and performance. He was so wonderful and generous to me all those years ago when we were recording Beauty and the Beast. He made me feel so comfortable when I was just learning to sing in English.".
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Dion and Bryson recorded "Beauty and the Beast" in 1991. Two years later, the classic soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. It was also nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
«When Peabo Bryson and I were asked to perform a song from the film «Beauty and monster »"When I was about to release the album, I was so amazed that I was being considered as a co-writer with Peabo Bryson, who I knew and really liked and loved, and it was a huge success," Dion said in a video posted earlier this year. "Peabo Bryson and I are so thrilled to be a part of it.".
Bryson died after suffering a stroke and "passed peacefully away at 5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and those closest to him," his family said.
«"He will forever be a true symbol of the joy music brought to my life. We will miss his voice and talent," Dion said. "My thoughts are with your family, and may you rest in peace, Peabo.".
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