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Two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson<\/strong><\/a> suffered a stroke in late May and is currently receiving medical care in Atlanta, WSB-TV<\/a> reported on May 31. The R&B icon’s current condition is unknown, but his family shared a statement with the network.<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>Beloved \u2018Mister Rogers\u2019 Neighborhood\u2019 Actor and Musician Dead at 99<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n \u201cAt this time, the family requests privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment together,” said the statement per the outlet. “The thoughts, prayers<\/a> and love of friends and fans are welcomed and deeply appreciated.\u201d<\/p>\n Those thoughts and prayers began quickly flooding in, with fans rushing to Bryson’s social media pages to share their love. “Praying for a speedy recovery and totally healed!” wrote one commenter on a pinned post on Bryson’s Instagram<\/a>, while another added, “[prayer hands emoji href=”https:\/\/parade.com\/living\/emoji-meanings”] for the king!”<\/p>\n Celeb pals also shared their well-wishes, with Loni Love <\/strong>posting a photo<\/a> of herself with the musician on her page and writing “Prayers for [Peabo Bryson]!” in the comments, Yvette Nicole Brown<\/strong> wrote, “Oh no! I love @peabobryson2 [heart emoji,]” and Nia Long <\/strong>added, “Love him!”<\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>Sheinelle Jones Shares the Heartbreaking Request That Caused Tension Before Husband\u2019s Death<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bryson rose to fame in the 1970s after years working behind the scenes as a songwriter, producer, and arranger for Bang Records in Atlanta. He launched his solo career with the album Peabo in 1976 and had a string of hit songs including \u201cReaching for the Sky,\u201d \u201cFeel the Fire,\u201d \u201cI’m So into You,\u201d and \u201cIf Ever You’re in My Arms Again.\u201d<\/p>\n The musician earned many accolades over his five decades in music<\/a>, especially surrounding some of his famous collaborations. In the early 1990s<\/a> he released two beloved Disney soundtrack duets: \u201cBeauty and the Beast\u201d with Celine Dion<\/strong><\/a>and \u201cA Whole New World\u201d<\/a> with Regina Belle<\/strong>. He won a Grammy Award and an Oscar Award for each.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac <\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a> \ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n In his career, Bryson has released more than 20 albums, earned multiple Grammy nominations, and remains one of the most successful and enduring male vocalists in R&B and adult contemporary music today.<\/p>\n Bryson is married to English R&B group The 411 singer Tanya Boniface<\/strong>, with whom he shares an 8-year-old son named Kitt<\/a>. He also has an adult daughter from a previous relationship.<\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on May 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n