Friends and family of the singer Peabo Bryson paid tribute to the star after his death at the age of 75.
The sad news was confirmed on Tuesday, June 2, in a statement released to the media by his family.
By He reportedly suffered a stroke over the weekend and is undergoing further treatment.
«"We are deeply touched by the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world," the statement read. "While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many people his voice and generous spirit touched. His legacy and music will live on for generations to come.".
Bryson has been a fixture on the R&B scene for decades, performing hits like 1983's "Tonight I Celebrate My Love," featuring Roberta Flack, and 1984's "If Ever You're in My Arms Again.".
The peak of his career was a two-year period beginning in 1992, when he contributed to albums that topped four different charts, including his duet with Regina Belle on the song "Aladdin's Theme" for film "Aladdin"« , which topped the pop and adult contemporary charts. The album «King and I» , which featured Bryson, reached number one on the classical crossover chart, and the album Kenny G «Breathless» , in which Bryson performed song "By the Time the Night Is Over", topped the contemporary jazz charts.