NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B best known as the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney film duets 鈥淏eauty and the Beast鈥� with Regina Belle and 鈥淎 Whole New World鈥� with Celine Dion from 鈥淎laddin,” has died. He was 75.
His family said in a statement that Bryson died Tuesday, days after having a stroke.
鈥淲hile 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,鈥� the family’s statement said. 鈥淗is legacy and music will live on for generations to come.鈥�
Born and raised in South Carolina, the singer, songwriter and balladeer launched his career with the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display in the 1970s. Shortly afterward, Atlanta label Bang Records signed him as a solo artist.
Bryson had a stroke in late May and was placed under medical care.
鈥淎t this time, the family requests privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment together,鈥� a statement from his representative read at the time. “The thoughts, prayers and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.鈥�
In 2019, Bryson made a full recovery
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