Grammy-winning R&B singer, Peabo Bryson has died at 75, his family announced on Tuesday evening.
Bryson passed away surrounded by relatives and close friends.
The family said he had suffered a stroke at the weekend and had been receiving medical treatment.
For more than five decades, Bryson’s smooth tenor defined ballads that moved from 1970s soul to 2010s R&B.
His catalogue includes Feel the Fire, I’m So Into You, Can You Stop the Rain, If Ever You’re in My Arms Again, and Reaching for the Sky.
He became a household name to a new generation through Disney.
Bryson won back-to-back Grammys in 1992 and 1993 for duets that anchored two animated classics: Beauty and the Beast with Celine Dion for the 1991 film, and A Whole New World with Regina Belle for 1992’s Aladdin. Both songs won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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"For more than five decades, Peabo’s extraordinary voice served as the soundtrack to some of life’s most cherished moments.
"His music carried generations through joyful celebrations, great love stories and enduring moments of comfort and inspiration, creating a legacy that will forever live in the hearts of those who loved him.
"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," his family said in a statement.
Bryson celebrated his 75th birthday in April with photos shared online of celebrations with family and friends.
He performed with Jeffrey Osborne in Georgia last month and was scheduled to headline several dates on his Golden Touch tour later this year, commemorating 50 years in music.
Tributes from fans and fellow artists began appearing online within hours of the announcement.
No further cause of death has been released.
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