D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer and neo-soul legend, died on October 14, 2025, at the age of 51 after a prolonged and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He had been hospitalized for months and spent about two weeks in hospice care before his death. His family made a public statement expressing their sorrow and gratitude for his impactful musical legacy, asking for privacy during this difficult time. The cancer diagnosis was kept private until his passing.