D’Angelo, the influential four-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer who had several big R&B hits including “Lady,” “Brown Sugar” and “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” and two Top 5 albums, died today of pancreatic cancer. He was 51.

His family confirmed the news in a statement, writing: “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.”

His small discography is revered among fans, critics and fellow musicians. Rolling Stone ranked him No. 75 on its 2023 list of the Greatest Singers of All Time.

Born Michael Eugene Archer on February 11, 1974, D’Angelo was 18 when he wa

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