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flag R&B icon D’Angelo, 51, died in NYC from pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of neo-soul classics and unfinished new music.

flag R&B and soul icon D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, died at 51 in New York City after a private battle with pancreatic cancer, his family and former manager confirmed on October 14, 2025. flag Known for pioneering the neo-soul movement, he rose to fame with his 1995 debut album Brown Sugar and won four Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album for Voodoo and Black Messiah. flag He is survived by three children; the mother of his first son, singer Angie Stone, died earlier in 2025 in a car crash. flag D’Angelo was working on new music at the time of his death, with producer Raphael Saadiq confirming he was preparing six new songs.

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