D’Angelo, the soul and R&B singer who kicked off music’s neo-soul motion with virtuosic, sensual and spiritually looking albums like “Brown Sugar” and “Voodoo,” has died at 51.
In a press release to Selection, the singer’s household mentioned that “The shining star of our household has dimmed his mild for us on this life.”
“After a protracted and brave battle with most cancers, we’re heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, identified to his followers around the globe as D’Angelo, has been referred to as dwelling, departing this life at the moment, October 14th, 2025,” they continued. “We’re saddened that he can solely go away expensive recollections along with his household, however we’re eternally grateful for the legacy of terribly transferring music he leaves behind. We ask that you just respect our privateness throughout this troublesome time however invite you all be a part of us in mourning his passing whereas additionally celebrating the present of tune that he has left for the world.”
D’Angelo gained 4 Grammys and was nominated for a complete of 14, taking dwelling an R&B album trophy in 2016 for “Black Messiah,” plus R&B tune honors for “Actually Love.” Beforehand he gained the R&B album Grammy for “Voodoo” along with his tune “Untitled (How Does It Really feel)” taking dwelling the 2001 award for male R&B vocal efficiency.
