Soul legend D’Angelo has died after privately battling pancreatic cancer. He was 51.

The “Brown Sugar” crooner — born Michael Eugene Archer — had been undergoing “treatment for several months” when he passed away in New York City on Tuesday, sources told TMZ on Tuesday.

His family confirmed the news to Variety with a statement that read, “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life.”

D’Angelo’s family stated that the hitmaker’s death came “after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer.”

“We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind,” they added.

The “Lady” singer’s family requested privacy, but invited fans to join them in mournin

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