• Peabo Bryson, famous for Disney classics, has died at age 75.
• His family confirmed he passed away from complications following a stroke.
• Bryson was a two-time Grammy winner celebrated for duets like "A Whole New World."
• He enjoyed a decades-long musical career impacting generations.
• A public memorial is planned to honor his legacy and contributions to music.

Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B singer widely celebrated for his powerful voice on Disney classics such as “A Whole New World” and “Beauty and the Beast,” passed away at the age of 75. His family confirmed that he died on Tuesday in Marietta, Georgia, following complications from a stroke he suffered over the weekend. They expressed gratitude for the "outpouring of love, prayers and support from fans, friends, and colleagues" as they navigate this difficult time, stating, "His legacy and music will live on for generations to come," according to LA Times and CBS News.

Known for his extensive career in R&B and adult contemporary music, Bryson scored his first major hit with “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” in 1983, before achieving iconic status with his Disney collaborations. He won Grammy Awards for both “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” which became signatures of his artistic legacy. His family remarked, "For more than five decades, Peabo's extraordinary voice served as the soundtrack to some of life's most cherished moments," highlighting his impact on generations, according to BBC.

In recent months, Bryson was active in his career, recently performing in May alongside Jeffrey Osborne, and had plans to tour for his "Golden Touch" celebration, marking 50 years in the music industry. His family shared that he recently celebrated his 75th birthday, reflecting on a life filled with musical achievements that touched many lives. They stated, "His music carried generations through joyful celebrations, great love stories and enduring moments of comfort and inspiration," according to LA Times, CBS News, and BBC.