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D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B and soul star, dies at 51 after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

D'Angelo, a pioneer of the neo-soul movement, won multiple Grammys and left behind three children after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.

  • D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B soul singer, died at 51 from pancreatic cancer on October 14, 2025, according to his family and former manager Kedar Massenberg.
  • He was celebrated for blending soul, funk, and jazz, and won four Grammy Awards during his career for outstanding work in music.
  • His family stated, 'The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,' expressing their grief following his death.
  • Tributes poured in from artists like Beyoncé, who described him as a pioneer of neo-soul.
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Remembering D’Angelo: ‘He changed the course of popular music’

Friends, fans and colleagues paid tribute to D’Angelo.

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