Grammy-winning singer and neo-soul legend D'Angelo has died at the age of 51 after battling pancreatic cancer, reported TMZ. Known for his soulful voice, deeply emotional voice and boundary-pushing albums like Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah, D'Angelo's death has left the music industry in the state of shock with tributes pouring in from all quarters.
D’Angelo’s family confirmed his death in a statement to The Post. “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,” the statement read.
“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’s family added. “We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world.”
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“D’Angelo was very eccentric; he had a manager, but he wouldn’t work,” an insider close to the late musician told People after D’Angelo died. “He was a recluse; he didn’t like going out of the house.” “He battled with his weight,” the source continued. “The chiseled machismo man that people fell in love with, that wasn’t his natural aesthetic. He was naturally a bigger guy.”
“He never was comfortable being a sex symbol, but also he didn’t like people seeing him on his heavier side, so he was always really conflicted,” they added.
Insider also revealed that D'Angelo wasn’t alone at the time of his tragic death, and that the “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” hitmaker spent his final moments being cared for by family.
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“[D’Angelo] was in hospice for two weeks but had been in the hospital for months,” the source said. “His son was there with him and had been with him in the hospital.”
“People are really worried about Mike right now; his mom died a day after his birthday, and now six months later, he’s burying his dad,” they added. “He’s been through a lot in such a short amount of time.”
Born in Richmond, Virginia, on Feb. 11, 1974, D’Angelo released his debut studio album, “Brown Sugar,” in July 1995. The R&B icon went on to drop his second album, “Voodoo,” in 2000. It debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 and won the Grammy for Best R&B Album in 2001.
“Untitled (How Does It Feel),” the album’s single, won the Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance that same year. D’Angelo released his third and final album, “Black Messiah,” in 2014. The record and its lead single, “Really Love,” scored the artist two more Grammys.
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"Such a sad loss to the passing of D'angelo. We have so many great times. Gonna miss you so much. Sleep Peacefully D' Love You KING," he wrote.
In 2000, D'Angelo released his sophomore album Voodoo, which peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. He won two Grammy Awards, one for Best R&B Album and another for "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," which received Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. He also received a nomination for Best R&B Song.
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D’Angelo’s family confirmed his death in a statement to The Post. “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,” the statement read.
“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’s family added. “We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world.”
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D'Angelo's health struggles revealed
The R&B music icon passed away following a private battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday. Reports suggest that D'Angelo was said to have struggled with his self-image ever since stepping away from the spotlight in the early 2000s.“D’Angelo was very eccentric; he had a manager, but he wouldn’t work,” an insider close to the late musician told People after D’Angelo died. “He was a recluse; he didn’t like going out of the house.” “He battled with his weight,” the source continued. “The chiseled machismo man that people fell in love with, that wasn’t his natural aesthetic. He was naturally a bigger guy.”
“He never was comfortable being a sex symbol, but also he didn’t like people seeing him on his heavier side, so he was always really conflicted,” they added.
Insider also revealed that D'Angelo wasn’t alone at the time of his tragic death, and that the “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” hitmaker spent his final moments being cared for by family.
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“[D’Angelo] was in hospice for two weeks but had been in the hospital for months,” the source said. “His son was there with him and had been with him in the hospital.”
“People are really worried about Mike right now; his mom died a day after his birthday, and now six months later, he’s burying his dad,” they added. “He’s been through a lot in such a short amount of time.”
Born in Richmond, Virginia, on Feb. 11, 1974, D’Angelo released his debut studio album, “Brown Sugar,” in July 1995. The R&B icon went on to drop his second album, “Voodoo,” in 2000. It debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 and won the Grammy for Best R&B Album in 2001.
“Untitled (How Does It Feel),” the album’s single, won the Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance that same year. D’Angelo released his third and final album, “Black Messiah,” in 2014. The record and its lead single, “Really Love,” scored the artist two more Grammys.
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D'Angelo struggled with self-image?
Sources told People that D'Angelo struggled with his self image. "Such an amazing talent is gone," says the source. DJ Premier, who collaborated with D'Angelo on the 1998 track "Devil's Pie," shared a post via X on Oct. 14 expressing his condolences."Such a sad loss to the passing of D'angelo. We have so many great times. Gonna miss you so much. Sleep Peacefully D' Love You KING," he wrote.
In 2000, D'Angelo released his sophomore album Voodoo, which peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. He won two Grammy Awards, one for Best R&B Album and another for "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," which received Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. He also received a nomination for Best R&B Song.
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