Beyoncé paid homage to D’Angelo on Tuesday (Oct. 14) following his death from pancreatic cancer.

“Rest in peace, Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world of music as the inimitable D’Angelo,” she wrote on her website while sharing a black-and-white photo of him. “We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry. You were the pioneer of neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm & blues forever. We will never forget you.”

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