MET LIFE PRESENTS THE APOLLO THEATRE HALL OF FAME — Pictured: Peabo Bryson — (Photo by: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesPeabo Bryson, whose hits included the pop versions of the Aladdin tune “A Whole New World” and the title song from Beauty and the Beast, has died.Bryson’s family told People that the R&B hitmaker died on Tuesday after he recently suffered a stroke. He was 75.ForbesKelly Curtis, Actress And Sister Of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies At 69By Tim Lammers“We are tremendously moved by the outpouring of love, prayers and support from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world,” Bryson’s family said in a statement to People. “While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit. His legacy and music will live on for generations to come.”Born Robert Peopo Bryson on April 13, 1951, in Greenville, S.C., Bryson released his first album, Peabo, in 1976. Among Bryson’s major hits were the title song from the Walt Disney Animated classic “Beauty and the Beast” in 1991, where he sang a duet with Céline Dion. In 1992, he recorded “A Whole New World” from Disney’s Aladdin, where he sang a duet with Regina Belle.ForbesOwain Rhys Davies, ‘Twin Peaks’ Actor, Dies At 44By Tim LammersMORE FOR YOUBoth “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World” earned Best Original Song Oscars for songwriters Alan Menken (music) and Howard Ashman (lyrics). Bryson earned Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal Grammys along with Dion for “Beauty and the Beast” and Belle for “A Whole New World.”Peabo Bryson Landed A Top 10 Solo Hit in 1994Peabo Bryson’s success came long before his work with Disney. In 1979, Bryson recorded an album of duets with Natalie Cole We’re the Best of Friends, where he contributed either lead vocals with Cole, backing vocals and/or keyboards.In 1983, Bryson recorded the hit duet "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" with Roberta Flack, and in 1994, the singer scored a top 10 with “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again.”This is a developing story. Please refresh this page for updates.More From ForbesForbesMarcia Lucas, ‘Star Wars’ Editor And George Lucas’ Ex-Wife, Dies At 80By Tim LammersForbesJoe Negri, Handyman Negri On ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,’ Dies At 99By Tim Lammers