Oh no! Such horrible news for the music world to wake up to today…
D’Angelo died Tuesday morning after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. The R&B singer’s family gave a statement to Variety confirming the sad details:
“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.”
According to TMZ, he passed away at his home in New York City. Just 51 years old. Mind-boggling.
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He is survived by two sons and one daughter. His family’s statement continued:
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. 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.”
D’Angelo was indeed a gift to the world. Sure, he won four Grammys and was a neo-soul pioneer… But for us he’ll be forever remembered for his iconic 2006 video for Untitled (How Does It Feel). It’s one of the sexiest music videos of all time, and it’s just… him. Naked on a black background, baring his soul and everything else. It’s perfect.
We can’t believe this man is gone. 51 years. Damn.
[Image via WENN/D’Angelo/YouTube.]