Peabo Bryson performs onstage during “The Gentlemen Of Soul” concert at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on July 20, 2019 in Mableton, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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Grammy-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson, best known for recording the theme songs from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin,” is undergoing medical treatment after suffering a stroke, according to reports by Variety and Essence.
What they’re saying:
“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,” a statement read that was provided to Variety.
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Bryson is a two-time Grammy-winning R&B singer known for his rich vocals and a career spanning more than four decades. With 20 albums and hits including “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again,” “Can You Stop the Rain” and “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,” he became one of contemporary music’s leading balladeers.
Bryson earned Grammy Awards for the Disney duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World (Aladdin’s Theme)” with Regina Belle, both of which became signature songs in his career.
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