Legendary soul singer D’Angelo died of pancreatic cancer.

The Grammy winner’s cause of death was revealed Tuesday as news broke that he passed away in New York City at age 51.

“He was in hospice for two weeks but had been in the hospital for months,” a source told People .

D’Angelo’s family members confirmed his death in a statement to Variety , describing his battle with cancer as “prolonged and courageous.”

His loved ones wrote, “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life. … 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.

“We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passin

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