With reports signaling a battle with pancreatic cancer, we can officially confirm the untimely loss of Neo-Soul legend D’Angelo.

It never gets easier to report on the umtimely losses of our culture, and this one is going to hit you hard. We are sad to confirm that R&B legend D’Angelo has passed away at the age of 51 years old.

The singer’s family confirmed the news in a statement to Fader, saying;

“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.

We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally

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