D’Angelo, who produced only three studio albums in 30 years, but influenced many artists who came after him, died Oct. 14 of pancreatic cancer. He was 51.

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Wave Staff and Wire Reports

NEW YORK — Tributes are pouring in for Michael Eugene Archer — known to the world as D’Angelo — who died Oct. 14 after a quiet battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of D’Angelo,” RCA Records, his longtime label, said in a statement. “He was a peerless visionary who effortlessly blended the classic sounds of soul, funk, gospel, R&B, and jazz with a hip hop sensibility.”

Beyoncé paid tribute to him on the front page of her website, writing “Rest in peace, Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world of music as the inimitable D’Angelo. We thank you for

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