Overview

• D’Angelo’s family confirmed he died on Oct. 14, 2025, after a prolonged private battle with cancer and asked for privacy as fans celebrate his music.
• Multiple outlets report he died Tuesday morning in New York City following pancreatic cancer, with early reports carried by TMZ, Baller Alert and People.
• He was a foundational figure of 1990s neo-soul whose three studio albums earned four Grammys, including Best R&B Album for Voodoo and Black Messiah.
• Tributes poured in from across music, with messages from DJ Premier, Jill Scott and others, and RCA praising his singular influence and artistry.
• He is survived by three children, and associates including Raphael Saadiq had recently said he was working on new material that could surface posthumously.