D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B and soul singer, died on October 14, 2025, at the age of 51 after a prolonged and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His family confirmed his death and expressed grief over the loss while celebrating his impactful musical legacy. He had been hospitalized and in hospice care for weeks prior to his passing. D'Angelo was known for popularizing the neo-soul genre and had won four Grammy Awards during his career. He was also working on a fourth album at the time of his death, which is planned to be released posthumously.