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R&B legend D'Angelo dies of cancer at 51

  • On October 14th, 2025, D'Angelo's family announced that Michael D'Angelo Archer, known as D'Angelo, died at 51 after a prolonged illness in New York City.
  • He withdrew from the 2025 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia after an unforeseen medical delay tied to surgery earlier this year.
  • Across three albums, D'Angelo won four Grammy Awards and earned 14 nominations.
  • D'Angelo's family said, `The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,` and Lauryn Hill wrote, `Your undeniable beauty and talent were not of this world, and a presence not of this world needs protection in a world that covets light and the anointing of God.`
  • D'Angelo's music helped spark the neo-soul movement with a blend of gospel, hip-hop and sensual soul that inspired peers like Erykah Badu and Maxwell, while his influence continues to shape contemporary artists including Missy Elliott and Doja Cat.
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Michael Eugene Archer alias D-Angelo, great musician and genre saver, died after a long illness. An obituary.

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Grammy-winning musician and neo-soul pioneer D'Angelo has died at the age of 52 "after a long and courageous battle with cancer," his family announced.

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hiphopwired.com broke the news in on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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