Veteran R&B singer Peabo Bryson (75), best known for his hit Disney duets from Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, is recovering after suffering a stroke and is currently receiving treatment, his representative confirmed 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.
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.”
Peabo Bryson is a Grammy-winning R&B and soul singer known for his smooth vocals and romantic ballads. Born Robert Peapo “Peabo” Bryson on April 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina, he began performing in local bands before launching a successful solo career in the 1970s.
Bryson became one of the biggest adult contemporary and R&B stars of the 1980s and 1990s with hits including “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again,” “Can You Stop the Rain,” and “Feel the Fire.” He was especially known for his popular duets with female singers such as Roberta Flack, Regina Belle, and Celine Dion.
He reached worldwide fame through his Disney soundtrack performances. Bryson and Regina Belle recorded “A Whole New World” for Aladdin, which won the Academy Award and Grammy Award for Best Original Song. He also teamed with Celine Dion on the title track for Beauty and the Beast, another massive hit that became closely associated with Disney’s animated classics.
Over his decades-long career, Bryson earned multiple Grammy Awards and released more than 20 albums. Known for his rich tenor voice and emotional delivery, he remains one of the most respected performers in R&B and adult contemporary music.
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