D'Angelo: Grammy-Winning Soul Singer Passes Away
American R&B and neo-soul singer D'Angelo, known for hits such as "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" and "Brown Sugar," has died at the age of 51.
Family representatives confirmed that the Grammy-winning musician, born Michael Eugene Archer, died at his home in New York City after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer.
"the shining star of our family whose light has dimmed too soon."
D'Angelo rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with his debut album Brown Sugar (1995), which helped define the emerging neo-soul sound — a fusion of vintage soul, funk, gospel, and hip-hop influences.
His 2000 album Voodoo earned him two Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential R&B records of its era.
Author's summary: D'Angelo dies at 51 after cancer battle.
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