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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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arcamax.com broke the news in on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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