D'Angelo whom was an R&B icon influenced, generations of artists. Plans for his homegoing service are currently underway. While the exact date and location have not yet been confirmed, organizers have assured fans that the ceremony will be open to the public.
D’Angelo’s soulful artistry from the Grammy-winning Voodoo to Brown Sugar he left an undeniable mark on music, blending gospel roots, funk, and raw emotion into a sound that defined an era.
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D’Angelo’s born Michael Eugene Archer, on February 11, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia. He died on October 14, 2025, at age 51. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer. His family shared that D'Angelo had been fighting his health battle for some time.
As more details about the memorial become available, check back here on Bulletproof Radio for updates on how fans and the industry will come together to honor one of soul music’s most loved voices.
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