Peabo Bryson, the R&B singer whose voice made millions of children - and their parents - uncomfortably aware of romance through Disney's Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, has died. He was 75.
His family announced that Bryson, a two-time Grammy winner, died Tuesday, just days after suffering a stroke. “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,” the family said. “His legacy and music will live on for generations to come.”
Born and raised in South Carolina, Bryson started his career with Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display in the 1970s before Atlanta label Bang Records signed him as a solo artist. He had a stroke in late May and was placed under medical care. “At this time, the family requests privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment together,” a statement from his representative said at the time. “The thoughts, prayers and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.”
In 2019, Bryson made a full recovery after a heart attack - proving that even a heart that had sung about magical carpets and enchanted roses still had a few verses left.