WASHINGTON — R&B singer, songwriter and producer D’Angelo, has died at 51 after a "prolonged" battle with cancer, his family announced on Tuesday.

“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life. After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025,” his family confirmed in a statement to Variety. “We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind.”

D’Angelo is known for helping define the neo-soul era of the 1990s. He first gained attention in 1994 after co-producing “U Will

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