D’Angelo’s estate has announced the launch of a new initiative to fight the disease that took the legendary artist’s life.
According to Hot97.com, the D’Angelo Estate Pancreatic Cancer Fund was “created in partnership with the Black Boy Joy Foundation, to honor the late musician’s battle with pancreatic cancer and support families facing the disease.” Per the announcement, “the fund marks the first large-scale philanthropic effort tied to Michael D’Angelo Archer’s name since his passing.
Led by his daughter, Imani Archer, his brother, Luther Archer, and Black Boy Joy Foundation founder Jean-Claude Kali, the fund seeks to confront a cancer that remains one of the deadliest in the world.
“My dad was my inspiration, my hero, and a truly one-of-a-kind soul. Losing him to pancreatic cancer last month shattered our world, stealing him from his fans, his friends, our family, and most painfully, his three children. Yet even in this dark time for the Archer family, we hold on to one hope: that by sharing his story and fighting back, we can save at least one other family from losing someone they love as deeply as we loved him.”
She continued: “In honor of his legacy, Black Boy Foundation is partnering with the Pancreatic Cancer Organizations worldwide to raise awareness, strengthen research, and support families facing this relentless disease. I will dedicate the rest of my life, until my very last breath, to this mission. My father’s passing will not be in vain, and through this work, his light will continue to guide and uplift others. I love you more than life Daddy. I’ll do everything I can to make you proud for the rest of my life.”
Regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his era, D’Angelo released classic albums such as Brown Sugar (1995), Voodoo (2000), and Black Messiah (2014).
D’Angelo passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 51.