D’Angelo has passed away: memory of the pioneer of Neo-soul, his legacy, and state
14 october 2025 в 22:28
The world of R&B mourned the loss of D’Angelo (real name Michael Eugene Archer) when he passed away in October 2025 after a private battle with cancer at the age of 51. Known as a pioneer of the Neo-soul movement, D’Angelo received critical acclaim for his albums Brown Sugar and Voodoo, the latter of which earned him a Grammy award for Best R&B Album. Thanks to his success, D’Angelo established a legacy and a high net worth.
Read on to learn more about D’Angelo’s musical career, legacy, and net worth.
D’Angelo’s family confirmed in a statement that he passed away from cancer, as reported by Variety.
«The shining star of our family has dimmed for us in this life», - the statement begins. «After a long and courageous battle with cancer, we sadly announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, leaving this life today, October 14, 2025».
D’Angelo’s family added that they are «sad that he can only leave dear memories to his family», - but added that they are «eternally grateful for the legacy of incredibly moving music that he left behind».
According to TMZ, D’Angelo had pancreatic cancer, which he had been treating for several months before his death.
According to the Mayo Clinic, pancreatic cancer is rarely detected in its early stages, when the chance of cure is highest. The disease often does not cause symptoms until it has spread to other organs.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, by 2025 D’Angelo had a net worth of $ 1 million.
No, D’Angelo was not married, but he was in an open relationship with his late ex-girlfriend Angie Stone, who passed away seven months before him in March 2025. She was 63 years old.
D’Angelo is survived by two sons and a daughter. One of his sons, Michael Archer Jr., known as Swae Twain, he shared with Angie
Read on to learn more about D’Angelo’s musical career, legacy, and net worth.
D’Angelo’s family confirmed in a statement that he passed away from cancer, as reported by Variety.
«The shining star of our family has dimmed for us in this life», - the statement begins. «After a long and courageous battle with cancer, we sadly announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, leaving this life today, October 14, 2025».
D’Angelo’s family added that they are «sad that he can only leave dear memories to his family», - but added that they are «eternally grateful for the legacy of incredibly moving music that he left behind».
According to TMZ, D’Angelo had pancreatic cancer, which he had been treating for several months before his death.
According to the Mayo Clinic, pancreatic cancer is rarely detected in its early stages, when the chance of cure is highest. The disease often does not cause symptoms until it has spread to other organs.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, by 2025 D’Angelo had a net worth of $ 1 million.
No, D’Angelo was not married, but he was in an open relationship with his late ex-girlfriend Angie Stone, who passed away seven months before him in March 2025. She was 63 years old.
D’Angelo is survived by two sons and a daughter. One of his sons, Michael Archer Jr., known as Swae Twain, he shared with Angie
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