BREAKING: Grammy-winning R&B Icon D’Angelo Dies At 51

Grammy-winning R&B fable Michael D’Angelo Archer, popularly known arsenic D’Angelo, has died astatine the property of 51.

The acclaimed “Brown Sugar” and “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” vocalist passed distant connected Tuesday, October 14, 2025, pursuing a prolonged conflict with cancer.

His household confirmed his decease successful a connection released to Variety.

“The shining prima of our household has dimmed his airy for america successful this life… After a prolonged and courageous conflict with cancer, we are heartbroken to denote that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans astir the satellite arsenic D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this beingness today, October 14th, 2025,” the connection read.

D’Angelo’s household expressed heavy sorrow implicit his passing but celebrated the bequest helium near behind.

“We are saddened that helium tin lone permission beloved memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the bequest of extraordinarily moving euphony helium leaves behind. We inquire that you respect our privateness during this hard clip but invitation you each to articulation america successful mourning his passing portion besides celebrating the acquisition of opus that helium has near for the world,” the household added.

Born successful Richmond, Virginia, D’Angelo roseate to prominence successful the mid-1990s with his debut medium “Brown Sugar,” a defining task that helped usher successful the neo-soul movement. His follow-up album, “Voodoo” (2000), won 2 Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album, and cemented his estimation arsenic 1 of the astir influential voices successful modern psyche music.

D’Angelo’s distinctive blend of funk, gospel, and sensual R&B made him a taste icon, influencing a procreation of artists and earning him captious acclaim for his artistry and authenticity.

Tributes person begun pouring successful from crossed the euphony manufacture arsenic fans and chap musicians mourn the nonaccomplishment of 1 of R&B’s astir talented and enigmatic talents.