
The world of neo-soul has been struck by a second devastating blow this year. Just seven months after the tragic loss of Angie Stone, her former partner and musical icon, D'Angelo, has died at 51. His family confirmed his passing on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, marking a profound loss for music lovers everywhere.
'The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life', his family said in a statement provided to CNN by his record company, RCA. 'We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind'.