"Celebrated R&B and soul singer D'Angelo has died at the age of 51 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, US media reported on Tuesday. "The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life," his family said in a statement to Variety magazine, noting his "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer." D'Angelo's music revered by fans"
"Born as Michael Eugene Archer in Virginia, D'Angelo carved out a place for himself in the R&B and soul genre with his raspy, smooth voice and obvious talent. Though occasional in his music productions, his music was revered among fans and critics. He garnered enormous praise for his debut disc "Brown Sugar" released in 1995, as well as his album "Voodoo" released in 2000."
"D'Angelo was partnered to R&B singer Angie Stone in the 1990s, with whom he also produced many songs. They had a son together, the artist Swayvo Twain, born Michael Archer Jr. Stone, who died in a car crash earlier this year, described him as her "musical soul mate" to the Associated Press in 1999, calling their working relationship "like milk and cereal." D'Angelo also has a daughter, Imani Archer."
D'Angelo died at 51 after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his family. Born Michael Eugene Archer in Virginia, he became a celebrated R&B and soul singer known for a raspy, smooth voice and clear talent. His debut album Brown Sugar (1995) and Voodoo (2000) received enormous praise. He won Grammys for best R&B album and best male R&B performance for "Untitled [How Does It Feel]". The shirtless video for that song generated intense fan reaction. He was partnered with Angie Stone in the 1990s; they had a son, Swayvo Twain (Michael Archer Jr). He also has a daughter, Imani Archer.
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