Celine Dion has expressed her grief over the death of American R&B and soul musician Peabo Bryson. The star said she was heartbroken at the news of his death.
Bryson was best renowned for his soft vocal style and love ballads, and was best known worldwide for his legendary duet with Dion on Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” one of the most successful film soundtracks ever.
Fans and colleagues alike have been paying respect from throughout the music world since the news of his death, remembering him as one of the definitive voices of romantic soul and adult contemporary music.
Celine Dion, who worked with Bryson on the Grammy-winning hit, posted an emotional tweet calling him a “beautiful voice and kind soul,” and saying that their collaboration was “one of the most cherished moments of my career.”
Peabo Bryson has a decades-long career that included chart-topping duets, and solo successes including classics such as “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” and “A Whole New World,” the latter of which also garnered him an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Bryson’s ability to straddle the line between R&B and the pop mainstream has long been lauded by music reviewers, especially for his work on soundtracks that characterized an era of ’90s filmmaking.
Fans have turned on social media to share clips of his performances, praising his ageless voice and irreplaceable contribution to music.
Official specifics surrounding his departure have not been fully confirmed at the time of posting, but tributes continue to swell globe as the music world focuses on his legacy.
He is acknowledged as one of the most distinctive voices of his time, and his work continues to connect with audiences throughout the world.
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