Grammy-winning star singer D’Angelo passed away at 51 after fighting pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped modern R&B.
His family confirmed the heartbreaking news on October 14, saying the world lost “a shining star.”
They shared that although he battled the illness for a long time, his strength and music continued to inspire those around him.
Born Michael Eugene Archer in Virginia, D’Angelo became one of the most influential artists of the 1990s, as his debut album Brown Sugar turned him into a music sensation, praised for its smooth sound and emotional depth.
However, the record stayed on the charts for more than a year and earned several Grammy nominations.
The late music icon reached the peak of his career with Voodoo, which won two Grammy Awards and gave fans the unforgettable hit Untitled (How Does It Feel).
The song and its video made him a household name but also brought fame that weighed heavily on him.
Moreover, D’Angelo later stepped back from the spotlight to focus on himself and his family.
After years of silence, he returned in 2014 with Black Messiah, a powerful and socially conscious album that critics hailed as a masterpiece.
For the unversed, tributes from fans and fellow artists poured in online, celebrating him as a true artist who sang from the soul and changed R&B forever.
