'Very rough': Grammy winner's son, 27, breaks silence on losing both parents within months

Grammy winner D'Angelo's son has broken his silence in the wake of his father's death.

Michael Archer II, 27, paid tribute to his late dad with a statement to People just hours after news of his death broke.

The loss of his father comes just seven months after Archer lost his mum Angie Stone.

"I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers during these very difficult times, as it has been a very rough and sad year for me," Michael told the publication.

"I ask that you please continue to keep me in your thoughts as it will not be easy, but one thing that both my parents taught me was to be strong, and I intend to do just that."

D'Angelo's family confirmed in a statement that the singer, known for his songs like Brown Sugar and Lady, died following a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 51.

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"The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life," the statement read, per People.

"After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D'Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D'Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th 2025."

"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," the statement continued.

"We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world."

D'Angelo's death comes months after Angie Stone, Michael's mother and D'Angelo's ex, died.

Stone, who rose to prominence in the 1970s as a member of the female rap group The Sequence, died in a car crash in March, aged 63.

According to USA Today, the incident occurred as she was travelling with members of her band from Alabama to Atlanta when their van collided with a semi-trailer truck.

Stone was reportedly declared dead at the scene.

D'Angelo began dating Stone in the mid 90s after they met working on his debut album Brown Sugar.

In 1997 Stone welcomed their son before she and D'Angelo in 1999.

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