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As the world continues to pray for groundbreaking director John Singleton people need to extend those same positive thoughts and prayers to legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson as he’s suffered a heart attack and remains hospitalized.

TMZ was the first to break the news earlier today stating;

Singer Peabo Bryson suffered a mild heart attack over the weekend and is currently in the hospital … TMZ has learned.

A rep for Peabo tells TMZ … the Grammy-winning balladeer was at his home in Georgia early Saturday morning when he suffered the mild heart attack. We’re told Peabo’s currently responsive and both his medical team and family are optimistic he’ll make a speedy recovery.

Peabo, who’s won consecutive Grammys for duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World” with fellow soul singer Regina Belle , has long been a staple of classic R&B music with a career so successful he still continues touring and amazing audiences with his soulful voice to this day. Many have been offering their well wishes and prayers via social media.

Prayers for my man. We’re with you! https://t.co/1zw7ZJ1rQ3

— Ed Gordon (@EdLGordon) April 29, 2019

https://twitter.com/zolly_b/status/1122893183799713798

Praying for Peabo Bryson who is hospital after suffering heart attack @PeaboBryson2 @Lizblacklive

— Dr. Liz Black (@Lizblacklive) April 29, 2019

The Jasmine Brand reports;

A representative tells us that he is currently listed in stable condition and is awake and responsive. Both his medical team and family are optimistic for a speedy recovery. The rep tells us,

“At this time, privacy is requested; however, the thoughts and prayers of friends and fans are welcomed and appreciated.”