‘The shining star of our family’: R&B singer D’Angelo passes away at age 51
Summary
Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, has died at the age of 51 after battling cancer. He was well-known for his influential music in the 1990s and 2000s, including his popular album "Voodoo." His music and collaborations left a lasting impact on the R&B and neo-soul genres.Key Facts
- D’Angelo passed away at age 51 after fighting cancer.
- His family announced his death and expressed gratitude for his musical legacy.
- He won Grammy Awards for his album "Voodoo" and the song "Untitled (How Does It Feel)".
- "Voodoo" is considered one of the best albums by Rolling Stone magazine.
- D’Angelo was a pioneer in the neo-soul music movement.
- He collaborated with artists like Lauryn Hill and The Roots.
- He celebrated 30 years since his debut album "Brown Sugar" earlier this year.
- D’Angelo was in a notable relationship with R&B singer Angie Stone in the 1990s.
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