D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with 'Untitled (How Does It Feel),' dies
Grammy-winning R&B artist D'Angelo has died, his family said Tuesday. He was 51.
The singer-songwriter and musician was known for his songs "Brown Sugar," "Lady," "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" and more.
"The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life… After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D'Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D'Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025," his family said in a statement shared with ABC News. #fyp #news
Some sad news to report here tonight.
Grammy winning R&B singer D'Angelo has died.
The famed performer, whose real name is Michael Eugene Archer, died today after a battle with
cancer.
You may recall D'Angelo was supposed to perform at the Last Roots picnic in Philadelphia but
had to drop out, citing medical complications.
The singer became an icon with his song, untitled, How Does It Feel.
D'Angelo was 51 years old.