RICHMOND, Va. — Grammy award-winning R&B artist and Richmond native D'Angelo has died at age 51, according to reports.
TMZ reports that D'Angelo, known outside the public eye as Michael Archer, died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
The Archer family shared the following statement with Variety:
"The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life. After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025. We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world."
D'Angelo released his first album, Brown Sugar, in 1995. He went on to win four Grammy awards in his career, including Best R&B Album twice for Voodoo in 2001 and Black Messiah in 2016.
"Really Love" won Best R&B Song in 2016 and "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2000.
Per TMZ, D'Angelo is survived by three children, including a son he shared with singer Angie Stone, who died in a car accident this year.
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