Overview
- Bryson's family confirmed he died on Tuesday, June 2, and said he 'transitioned peacefully' surrounded by loved ones.
- He had suffered a stroke days earlier and was receiving medical care, and news outlets report that no further official cause-of-death details have been released.
- The two-time Grammy winner is best known for Disney duets 'Beauty and the Beast' with Céline Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle and released more than 20 studio albums across a five-decade career.
- High-profile tributes poured in quickly, with Céline Dion calling herself 'heartbroken' and local leaders and fellow artists praising his voice and generous spirit.
- With funeral and celebration-of-life plans not yet public, his death is likely to prompt renewed interest in his recordings and a wider look at his influence on R&B balladry and film music.