Music legend Peabo Bryson has passed away.

Legendary singer Peabo Bryson, the iconic voice behind timeless Disney love songs like 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World,' has passed away at the age of 75.

According to Page Six on June 2nd, singer Peabo Bryson passed away on Tuesday (local time) at the hospital, leaving behind grieving loved ones. Just two days prior, the veteran artist suffered a sudden stroke and was immediately hospitalized for intensive medical care.

R&B legend Peabo Bryson has passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a stroke.

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In an official statement to the public, the late artist's family expressed: "We are deeply moved by the love, prayers, and support from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world. While our hearts are broken, the family finds comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved. His voice and generous heart touched so many lives. His legacy and music will surely live on for generations to come." The renowned singer's passing leaves behind a grieving wife and two children.

"The King of Love Songs," Peabo Bryson, and his immense musical legacy.

Born in 1951, Peabo Bryson is a legendary American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Beginning his professional music career in 1976, he has contributed a total of 20 solo albums, including five that achieved gold certification. Possessing a deep, romantic, and powerful tenor voice, he has been dubbed the "Pavarotti of Soul" by international media and critics.

The iconic collaboration between Peabo Bryson and Celine Dion on the song "Beauty and the Beast" earned them the prestigious 1992 Grammy Award.

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Peabo Bryson's name is renowned worldwide thanks to his timeless duet performances. He is the recipient of two prestigious Grammy Awards: the 1992 award for his performance of the theme song " Beauty and the Beast " with Celine Dion, and the 1993 award for " A Whole New World " ( Aladdin ) with Regina Belle. Besides his Oscar-winning Disney animated film soundtracks, he also boasts a host of other hit solo and duet songs such as "Tonight I Celebrate My Love" (with Roberta Flack), "If Ever You're in My Arms Again ," and collaborations with Natalie Cole and Kenny G.

Not only an international star, Peabo Bryson also left a deep impression on the Vietnamese public through his "In The Spotlight" live shows held in Hanoi in 2015. Even in his sixties when he came to Vietnam, the renowned singer still amazed audiences by adhering to a strict rule: never lowering the pitch of a song. To achieve this, he subjected himself to an extremely rigorous diet and exercise regimen, including daily running, tennis, and golf.

The late American singer left a lasting impression when she shared the stage and performed duets of classic hit songs with famous Vietnamese singers such as Uyen Linh, Van Mai Huong, and Duong Hoang Yen…

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That concert at the National Convention Center became a "dream come true" for leading Vietnamese artists such as Anh Quân, Huy Tuấn, Đức Trí, and Hồng Kiên. Many audience members surely still remember the moment singer Văn Mai Hương burst into tears of happiness when she sang the song "Beauty and the Beast" with him. Or the confident and skillful vocal performance of Uyên Linh in " Tonight I Celebrate My Love" and the bright, beautiful high notes of Dương Hoàng Yến.

Beyond his musical talent, what truly endeared Peabo Bryson to Vietnamese audiences was his sincerity and kindness in his interactions with others. He never distanced himself from the public, always appearing approachable and warm, from readily embracing reporters at press conferences and cradling a lively child on stage to bowing in gratitude for the affection shown by his Vietnamese fans. Peabo Bryson's passing leaves a deep sense of loss for music lovers, but his refined voice and the artistic values ​​he left behind will live on in the hearts of many generations of listeners.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/huyen-thoai-am-nhac-peabo-bryson-qua-doi-185260603083036245.htm