D’Angelo, the beloved fan-favorite R&B singer who was a trailblazer in the neo-soul genre, has died.

TMZ reported that the singer-songwriter died Tuesday morning in NYC from pancreatic cancer. The outlet cited sources close to his family and his former manager, Kedar Massenberg. He was 51.

The “Brown Sugar” singer’s family confirmed his death in a statement to Variety.

“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,” his family told the outlet.

“We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally

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