Soul icon D’Angelo, born Michael D’Angelo Archer, died at 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced on October 14, 2025. Known for his warm, instrument-focused sound, he became a defining voice of neo-soul, blending R&B with jazz, funk, and hip-hop. His acclaimed albums Brown Sugar (1995), Voodoo (2000), and Black Messiah (2014) earned him four Grammy Awards and comparisons to legends like Prince and James Brown. Raised in Virginia and influenced by church music, he showed talent from a young age. In his final months, he was supported by his son, Mike Jr. Tributes from major artists highlighted his lasting impact on modern soul and R&B.