D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B and soul star, dies at 51 after pancreatic cancer diagnosis
D'Angelo won four Grammy Awards and shaped neo-soul with albums like Voodoo and Black Messiah, dying after a private battle with pancreatic cancer, which causes nearly 52,000 US deaths annually.
- D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B and soul singer, passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 51 in New York City on October 14, 2025, according to his family and former manager Kedar Massenberg.
- He was known for his influential music, winning four Grammys, including Best R&B Album for 'Voodoo' in 2001 and 'Black Messiah' in 2016.
- D'Angelo is survived by two sons and a daughter; his family expressed their grief, stating, 'The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life.'
- Tributes from other artists, including Tyler, the Creator and Beyoncé, highlighted his impact on music, with both acknowledging D'Angelo's significant contributions to the genre.
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