October 15, 2025
‘…One factor that each my mother and father taught me was to be robust, and I intend to do exactly that.’
Michael Archer II, the one little one of soul legends D’Angelo and Angie Stone, has spoken out following the loss of his father, seven months after his mom’s premature loss of life in a automobile accident.
Archer Jr., 27, shared a press release on Oct. 14, the day D’Angelo died from pancreatic most cancers, thanking followers for his or her love and help.
“I’m grateful on your ideas and prayers throughout these very troublesome occasions, because it has been a really tough and unhappy yr for me,” Archer advised Folks. “I ask that you simply please proceed to maintain me in your ideas, because it is not going to be simple, however one factor that each my mother and father taught me was to be robust, and I intend to do exactly that.”
The singer’s household and the D’Angelo Property launched a press release saying his loss of life on the age of 51 following a “extended and brave battle” with most cancers.
“The shining star of our household has dimmed his mild for us on this life…After a protracted and brave battle with most cancers, we’re heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, recognized to his followers all over the world as D’Angelo, has been known as residence, departing this life at present, October 14th, 2025,” the property stated.
The assertion continued: “We’re saddened that he can solely go away expensive reminiscences together with his household, however we’re eternally grateful for the legacy of terribly transferring music he leaves behind.”
Stories point out that D’Angelo’s well being had declined in latest months, with a two-week keep in hospice following a number of months within the hospital.
In March, Stone, a singer, songwriter, and founding member of the hip-hop trio The Sequence, died at 63 in a automobile crash after performing on the Mardi Gras Affiliation’s Grand Marshal’s Ball in Cellular, Alabama. In September, her household filed a wrongful loss of life lawsuit, alleging that Stone initially survived the crash however was fatally struck by a tractor-trailer whereas making an attempt to exit the overturned van.
Archer Jr., who performs as Swayvo Prepare, shared an Instagram clip in Could from the Coronary heart and Neo-Soul (Ginuwine and D’Angelo) episode of MTV’s Household Legacy. The clip confirmed him and Stone watching an outdated D’Angelo interview, the place he mentioned spending the years between his 1995 debut Brown Sugar and 2000’s Voodoo together with his household, and the way his son impressed his music.
“I had a son. After his delivery, I began writing for the album. And this album is devoted to my son,” D’Angelo stated within the interview. “He impressed me not simply to jot down songs however to be a greater man and to develop up. And that’s what the album is about. Music to me is about progress, and I grew loads.”
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