The R&B world mourned the loss of D’Angelo (born Michael Eugene Archer) when he died in October 2025 from a private battle with cancer at the age of 51. Known for pioneering the Neo-soul movement, D’Angelo received critical acclaim for his albums Brown Sugar and Voodoo, the latter earning him the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Thanks to his success, D’Angelo established a legacy and a high net worth.
Below, learn more about D’Angelo’s music career, legacy and net worth.
D’Angelo’s family confirmed in a statement that he died from cancer, per Variety.
“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” the statement began. “After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025.”
D’Angelo’s family added that they were “saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family,” but added they were “eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind.”
D’Angelo had pancreatic cancer, according to TMZ, which reported that the singer was in treatment for several months before he died.
According to Mayo Clinic, pancreatic cancer is rarely caught at the beginning when the chance of a cure is the highest. The disease often doesn’t cause symptoms until it spreads to other organs.
