Peabo Bryson, the voice behind Disney songs "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast," has died.He was 75.According to a family statement shared with the Associated Press, Bryson died on Tuesday after suffering from a stroke."We are tremendously moved by the outpouring of love, prayers and support from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world," the statement began.Peabo Bryson has died.
He was 75.(NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)"While 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.
His legacy and music will live on for generations to come," it concluded.ROBERTA FLACK, 'KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG' SINGER, DEAD AT 88In 2019, Bryson suffered from a heart attack, but made a full recovery."While 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."Bryson is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter known for his smooth voice, romantic ballads, and award-winning duets.Born Robert Peapo Bryson on April 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina, he began performing professionally as a teenager and went on to become one of the most respected male vocalists in contemporary R&B.He is an eight-time Grammy nominee.Peabo Bryson is pictured as a young man in 1975.
(Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty Images)In the 80s, Bryson rose to fame after releasing hits such as, "Feel the Fire," "Reaching for the Sky, "I'm So into You," "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" and "Can You Stop the Rain."LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSBryson is especially famous for these stand-out duets: "Beauty and the Beast" with Céline Dion, "A Whole New World" with Regina Bell and "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" with Roberta Flack.Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson joined forces for "Beauty and the Beast." (Jacques Bourguet/Sygma via...