D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died. He was 51.

What You Need To Know • The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday, according to a statement from the family • D'Angelo's family confirmed that he died after a prolonged battle with cancer • His sultry vocal style — a mix of raspy texture and church-bred fluidity — set him apart from his peers • D'Angelo's sophomore album "Voodoo" topped the Billboard 200 chart and won the Grammy for best R&B album

The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday, according to a statement from the family.

D'Angelo's family confirmed in a statement Tuesd

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