Born Michael Eugene Archer in Richmond, Virginia, celebrated soul musician D'Angelo died of cancer. He enjoyed considerable success in the 1990s and early 2000s before partially stepping back from the music scene.

Singer known for tracks such as Brown Sugar and Untitled (How Does It Feel) died at home from pancreatic cancer

R&B icon D'Angelo, whose retro sound epitomized the neo-soul movement of the mid-'90s, has reportedly died following a battle with cancer.

Singer behind ‘Brown Sugar’ was a leading light in soul music