D’Angelo , the soul legend and R&B star known for his hit song “Brown Sugar,” died on October 14, 2025, his family confirmed in a statement. He was 51. Fans of D’Angelo wondered what his cause of death was since he didn’t publicly reveal any major health woes. His private cancer battle has since been disclosed.

“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” D’Angelo’s family wrote in a statement, according to Variety . “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.”

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

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