What’s confirmed about D’Angelo’s death

Neo‑soul pioneer D’Angelo — born Michael Eugene Archer — died on October 14, 2025, at age 51 after what his family called a “ prolonged and courageous battle with cancer .” The family also said, “ The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life ,” and asked that people “ respect our privacy during this difficult time ,” while inviting fans to celebrate the music he leaves behind. His death followed a private battle with pancreatic cancer and months of treatment, including two weeks in hospice . He died in New York City .

Career highlights: from Brown Sugar to Black Messiah

D’Angelo rose to prominence with his 1995 debut album Brown Sugar , which went platinum within a year and peaked at No. 4

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