Peabo Bryson, the R&B singer known for his work in Disney movies like Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, suffered a stroke at 75.
In a May 31 statement to Essence, Bryson’s rep shared the health update, noting that he “suffered a stroke and is currently under medical care.” He previously suffered a heart attack in 2019.
The rep added, “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.”
Bryson memorably performed duet ballads for two iconic ’90s Disney animated films: “A Whole New World” from Aladdin (1992) with Regina Belle, and “Beauty and the Beast” from the 1991 film of the same name with Celine Dion. He won one Grammy Award each for the songs in the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal category.
In the ’70s, the South Carolina native started his singing career as part of the bands Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. He was signed to the label Bang Records as a solo artist, and his first album was released in 1976. After signing with Capitol the following year, Bryson created hit songs like “Feel the Fire,” “Reaching for the Sky,” “I’m So Into You,” and more.
Some of his other popular tracks include “If You’re Ever in My Arms Again,” “Can You Stop the Rain,” and “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” with Roberta Flack, among others. Bryson also lent his voice to the One Life to Live theme song in 1985 when he appeared in the soap opera; the show then used that version for the next seven years.
During an interview with Parlé in September, Bryson reflected on his 50 years in the music business.
“You don’t think of it in terms of time when you’re in it,” he said. “You’re doing it when it’s happening. You just do what your inherent nature tells you to do. I chose this job, this profession, because I saw something when I was my son’s age, around 7 and a half. I saw artists who look like me in the height of segregation transcend racism, politics, religion, and every other social malaise this country was suffering at that time.”
Bryson continued, “And it’s what I now do — it’s my goal. Every time I go on stage to recreate that one moment, to fellowship with everyone who has showed up in that arena, every single night. And it happens the same way. That was my purpose. And I do it, I do it well, and I do it gladly. I think I’m actually doing the work that I’m supposed to be doing.”
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