D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B and soul singer, died on October 14, 2025, at the age of 51 from pancreatic cancer after a prolonged and brave battle with the disease. He had been in the hospital for months and was in hospice care for two weeks prior to his death, surrounded by family, including his son. D'Angelo's family released a statement expressing their heartbreak and emphasizing his legacy of profoundly impactful music. He was renowned for shaping the neo-soul genre and won four Grammy Awards throughout his career. At the time of his death, he was working on a fourth album that is now planned for posthumous release.