"(Rick Kern / Getty Images) D'Angelo, the soul and R&B singer who kicked off music's neo-soul movement with virtuosic, sensual and spiritually searching albums like "Brown Sugar" and "Voodoo," has died at 51. In a statement to Variety, the singer's family said that "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," they continued. "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 won four Grammys and was nominated for a total of 14, taking home an R&B album trophy in 2016 for "Black Messiah," plus R&B song honors for "Really Love." Previously he won the R&B album Grammy for "Voodoo" with his song "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" taking home the 2001 award for male R&B vocal performance."
Michael D'Angelo Archer, known professionally as D'Angelo, died October 14, 2025, at age 51 following a prolonged battle with cancer. He helped launch the neo-soul movement with albums Brown Sugar and Voodoo, characterized by virtuosic, sensual and spiritually searching music. His family described his passing as dimming a shining star and requested privacy while inviting mourning and celebration of his gift of song. D'Angelo earned four Grammy Awards from 14 nominations, including R&B album honors for Voodoo and Black Messiah and R&B song recognition for "Really Love."
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