D'Angelo, Grammy-Winning R&B and Neo-Soul Singer, Dies at 51
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B artist and '90s neo-soul pioneer, died Tuesday at the age of 51, his family confirmed.
"The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,"
the artist's family shared in a statement, announcing that Michael D'Angelo Archer, known to his fans as D'Angelo, had passed away after a battle with cancer.
"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,"
the family's statement concluded. Author's summary: D'Angelo dies at 51.