Peabo Bryson has recently suffered a stroke and is reportedly under medical care.
Reps for the singer released a statement about the shocking news. “Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and balladeer, Peabo Bryson– the voice behind the Oscar -winning Disney songs ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘A Whole New World,’– has suffered a stroke and is currently under medical care.”
The statement continued, “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.”
Born in South Carolina, Bryson was a part of the 1970s group, Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. In 1976, he signed with Bang Records, an Atlanta-based indie record label, and released his first solo album. The following year, he signed with Capitol Records.
Bryson has a long list of hits, including “Reaching for the Sky,” “Feel the Fire,” “Crosswinds,” and “I’m So into You.” In 1984, he secured his first Top 10 pop hit with the song “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again,” followed by “Show and Tell,” and “Can You Stop the Rain.”
He would go to lend his vocals to the theme song of the daytime soap opera “One Life to Live,” which ran for seven years. Peabo Bryson would later become known for his duets with female singers such as Roberta Flack, Celine Dion, and Regina Belle.
We will keep Peabo Bryson and his family in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
