D'Angelo dies at 51. See the award-winning singer and songwriter on stage
Updated Oct. 14, 2025, 12:57 p.m. ET
Celebrated soul singer D'Angelo reportedly died Oct. 14, 2025. He was 51. The singer, born Michael Eugene Archer, died following a battle with cancer, his family confirmed to Variety and Rolling Stone.
In honor of his trailblazing career, take a look back at his performances through the years, beginning with the MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2000, in Los Angeles.
Fred Prouser, REUTERSIn honor of his trailblazing career, take a look back at his performances through the years, beginning with the MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2000, in Los Angeles.
D'Angelo performs during the 2012 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
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D'Angelo performs at Sydney SoulFest Music Festival on Oct. 18, 2014, in Sydney, Australia.
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D'Angelo performs during SXSW on March 15, 2015, in Austin, Texas.
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D'Angelo performs onstage during the Samsung Supper Club at SXSW.
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D'Angelo performs in Las Vegas on Aug. 21, 2015.
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D'Angelo works the electric guitar.
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D'Angelo and guitarist Jesse Johnson of The Vanguard.
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D'Angelo points to the crowd.
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D'Angelo performs during a Spotify press event in New York on May 20, 2015.
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D'Angelo perfoms at the 2016 Byron Bay Bluesfest on March 24, 2016 in Australia.
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D'Angelo works the guitar in a feathery fit.
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