Michael Archer Jr., son of D’Angelo and Angie Stone, has shared a heartfelt statement in light of his father’s passing on Tuesday (October 14). This tragic loss comes only seven months after his mother’s death, marking what he described as a particularly challenging and sorrowful year.

“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,” Archer Jr. told People. “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 that the neo-soul icon died at age 51 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” read the statement, which was shared with Billboard.

“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, Oct. 14, 2025.”

Stone, a founding member of the trio The Sequence, passed away at 63 in a car accident on March 1, following her final performance at the Mardi Gras Association’s Grand Marshal’s Ball in Mobile, Alabama. Around 4 a.m., while traveling back to Atlanta from Alabama, the Sprinter van overturned and was then struck by a big rig.

Although everyone else survived, Angie tragically lost her life, according to a statement from Walter Millsap, president of Conjunction Entertainment.