R&B award-winning singer Michael Eugene Archer, known to his fans as D’Angelo, died aged 51 after a battle with cancer, his family said in a statement. His family shared that he leaves behind a legacy of extraordinarily moving music and encouraged fans to celebrate “the gift of song that he has left for the world.” D’Angelo was a pioneer of neo-soul, effortlessly blending R&B with hip-hop and jazz elements.

His impressive discography includes three albums that garnered him four Grammy awards. The music video for his popular track, Untitled (How Does it Feel), garnered significant attention for its daring one-take performance.

In a heartfelt statement, his family noted, The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life. D’Angelo began his career as a songwriter, collaborating with prominent artists like Lauryn Hill and The Roots before achieving fame with his debut album, Brown Sugar, which included the Billboard Top 10 hit Lady.

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