LOS ANGELES >> D’Angelo, the soul and R&B singer who kicked off music’s neo-soul movement with virtuosic, sensual and spiritually searching albums like “Brown Sugar” and “Voodoo,” has died at 51.

In a statement to Variety, the singer’s family said that “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, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025,” they continued. “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.”

D’Angelo won four Grammys and was nominated for a tot

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