D'angelo, Influential R&B Star, Dies at 51 After Cancer Battle | AI News Digest
After weeks of uncertainty, family members have confirmed that d'Angelo, the renowned R&B and soul musician, has died at the age of 51 following a lengthy struggle with pancreatic cancer. Born Michael D’Angelo Archer, he rose to prominence in the 1990s with his groundbreaking debut album, 'Brown Sugar,' which featured the iconic track 'Lady.' His follow-up album, 'Voodoo,' released in 2000, debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart and earned him a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. D'Angelo's last studio project, 'Black Messiah,' launched in 2014, received widespread acclaim and helped cement his status as a music legend. His death comes shortly after the passing of his former partner, Angie Stone, and has sparked heartfelt tributes from fellow musicians and his label, RCA, which lauded his distinctive fusion of musical styles and profound impact on the industry.
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