Grammy-winning R&B singer D'Angelo has passed away at the age of 51. The singer, who was recognized for his raspy yet smooth voice and garnered popularity with the 'Untitled (How Does It Feel)' music video, took his last breath on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. According to AP, his family has released a statement that reads, "A shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life," adding that they are "eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind." Born as Michael Eugene Archer, D'Angelo merged hip-hop, emphatic soul, and gospel-rooted emotion into the music, which contributed to spearheading the neo-soul movement in the 1990s. The late singer had celebrated the 30th anniversary of his debut studio album, 'Brown S
D'Angelo Death News: Grammy-winning R&B singer D'Angelo passes away at 51

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