Who is Peabo Bryson’s wife Tanya Boniface? Family explored amid legendary R&B star’s hospitalization for stroke

Peabo Bryson and Tanya Boniface : Source - Getty
Peabo Bryson and Tanya Boniface : Source - Getty

On May 31, Variety reported that American singer Peabo Bryson was hospitalized after he suffered a stroke. Currently, the music icon is undergoing treatment, as his spokesman revealed. As told by Peabo’s representative, the singer’s family has requested privacy and prayers from his fans. The rep told:

“At this time, the family requests privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment together. The thoughts, prayers and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.”

For those unaware, Peabo Bryson tied the knot with Tanya Boniface on July 20, 2010. She was a member of the former girl group, The 411. Besides, Tanya Boniface is known for her roles in Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996), Cells (2017), and Becky & Barry #theactorslife (2011). Together, the couple has one son, named Robert, who was born in January 2018.

Besides, the Love Always Find A Way singer has one daughter, named Linda Bryson, from his previous relationship. Peabo was engaged several times before he married Tanya, including to Juanita Leonard and Angela Thigpen.


More about Peabo Bryson

Robert Peapo “Peabo” Bryson is an American songwriter and singer. He is famous for singing soul love songs like Tonight, I Celebrate My Love, You’re Looking Like Love to Me, and As Long as There’s Christmas with Roberta Flack. He also gave his voice in Disney animated feature soundtracks, such as A Whole New World with Regina Belle for Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast with Celine Dion. The 75-year-old musician is also the winner of two Grammy Awards.

Here’s the rundown of studio albums released by Peabo Bryson:

  • Peabo (1976)
  • Reaching for the Sky (1977)
  • Crosswinds (1978)
  • Paradise (1980)
  • Turn the Hands of Time (1981)
  • I Am Love (1981)
  • Don't Play with Fire (1982)
  • Straight from the Heart (1984)
  • Take No Prisoners (1985)
  • Quiet Storm (1986)
  • Positive (1988)
  • All My Love (1989)
  • Can You Stop the Rain (1991)
  • Through the Fire (1994)
  • Peace on Earth (1997)
  • Unconditional Love (1999)
  • Missing You (2007)
  • Stand for Love (2018)
  • Grace (2026)

This isn’t Peabo’s first attack. In April 2019, it was reported that Peabo Bryson had a heart attack and was taken to an Atlanta hospital.


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Edited by Shatakshi Gupta