Saralnama4 Grammy Awards winner D'Angelo died on at age 51 due to pancreatic cancer. The R&B and soul singer, born Michael Eugene Archer, was known for pioneering neo-soul music. His family asked fans to celebrate his musical gift. D'Angelo's career began in the 1990s with his debut album 'Brown Sugar'. His song 'Lady' reached number 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1996. Born in Richmond, Virginia, he taught himself piano at age 3. His 2000 album 'Voodoo' topped US charts. Many artists, including Beyoncé, Nile Rogers, and Lauryn Hill, paid tributes to the influential singer. (Updated 15 Oct 2025, 15:21 IST; source: link)
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- 4 Grammy Awards winner D'Angelo died on at age 51 due to pancreatic cancer
- The R&B and soul singer, born Michael Eugene Archer, was known for pioneering neo-soul music
- His family asked fans to celebrate his musical gift