Legendary soul and R&B singer D’Angelo left behind three children when he died at age 51 in October 2025.

A spokesperson for the four-time Grammy Award winner (real name Michael Eugene Archer) confirmed to Us Weekly that he was privately battling pancreatic cancer at the time of his death.

“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” the family spokesperson told Us in a statement. “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.”

The statement concluded, “We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extrao

See Full Page