JAKARTA - Legendary R&B singer and figure behind Disney's iconic songs, Peabo Bryson, was reportedly rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke.
According to Variety's report, the 75-year-old senior musician is currently receiving intensive care from a medical team.
The news about the health condition of the singer of "Beauty and the Beast" was confirmed directly by his official representative through a written statement. Currently, the main focus is to provide the best treatment for Bryson so that he can recover soon.
"Peabo Bryson, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and ballad singer - the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney songs 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'A Whole New World' - has suffered a stroke and is currently undergoing medical treatment," said the musician's representative.
"Currently, the family asks for privacy when they are together through this very personal moment. We really hope and appreciate the prayers, support, and affection from friends and fans," he continued.
The stroke attack occurred several years after the singer managed to recover completely from the mild heart attack he suffered in 2019.
For information, Peabo Bryson is widely known for his soft vocal character and his ability to perform romantic ballads, especially through professional duet projects.
His name rose to the global stage thanks to a magical collaboration with Celine Dion in the song "Beauty and the Beast" in 1991, as well as his duet with Regina Belle through the song "A Whole New World" for the animated film Aladdin in 1992. Both songs successfully won Grammy and Oscar awards, which confirmed Bryson's position in the history of world pop music.
Long before his success with Disney, the South Carolina-born musician had been making his mark on the music industry since the 1970s.
Starting his career with the group Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display, Bryson then chose a solo path and released his debut album in 1976.
His track record is filled with a row of famous R&B hits such as "Feel the Fire", "Reaching for the Sky", to the popular songs "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" and "Can You Stop the Rain".
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