Grammy-award-winning R&B artist D'Angelo has passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 51, with heartfelt tributes from fans pouring in following the tragic news View 3 Images D'Angelo 'disappeared' from public life before his death (Image: Getty Images)

Grammy-award-winning R&B artist D'Angelo took a huge step back from the spotlight after growing tired of being looked at as a "sex symbol". The soul singer died from pancreatic cancer in New York City aged 51. ‌

The news was confirmed by "sources connected to his family and former manager Kedar Massenberg", as reported by TMZ. He was known for collaborating with Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg, while his debut album Brown Sugar was hugely successful. D'Angelo later won four Grammys: Best R&B Album for Voodo in 2001, Black Mes

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