Celebrated soul musician D’Angelo has died at the age of 51 after battling pancreatic cancer, several United States media outlets reported Tuesday, Oct. 14. The R&B icon and neo-soul pioneer melded genres and opened doors as he stretched the boundaries of Black pop traditions while producing sensuous hits including “Brown Sugar” and the “Untitled (How Does It Feel).” The risque, shirtless music video for the latter track catapulted the artist to superstardom, though he struggled with the weight of his newfound pop culture fame. “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life… After […]... Keep on reading: Celebrated soul musician D'Angelo dead at 51—US media