The estate said the fund will honor the late artist, who died Oct. 14 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.
D’Angelo’s estate announced the launch of the D’Angelo Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. His estate announced that the foundation will honor D’Angelo, who died on October 14 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51 years old.
The Foundation will work collaboratively Black Boy Joy Foundation to advance research, expand awareness and support families affected by “one of the deadliest forms of cancer”.
“As a visionary artist, cultural pioneer and devoted father, D’Angelo’s influence transcended music and defined a generation. Today, with Black Boy Joy Foundation x Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, we have officially launched this initiative to honor his life and a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer,” the estate said People in the statement.
Why does pancreatic cancer affect black communities more?
Musician and philanthropist Jean-Claude Cali founded the Black Boy Joy Foundation in 2020. The foundation aims to redefine the history of mental health in the black community. Its mission is to “light the path to joy and resilience for Black boys and men” through comprehensive, barrier-free mental health services and innovative master classes offered globally.
Pancreatic cancer disproportionately affects black communities. By: Johns Hopkins University research, Pancreatic cancer rates are higher in black Americans than in any other racial group. Black Americans are also more likely to be diagnosed with advanced, and therefore inoperable, cancer.
According to Johns Hopkins University researchers, studies show that environmental and socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in why pancreatic cancer is more common in black American communities. Cigarette smoking, which causes about 25% of pancreatic cancers, is more common among African Americans. Other pancreatic cancer risk factors that are more common in African Americans include diabetes, pancreatitis, and being overweight.
“Pancreatic cancer remains one of the world’s scariest and deadliest malignancies, with a survival rate of barely 13 percent. Its insidious onset and frequent late-stage diagnosis make it particularly devastating. Black men and boys bear a disproportionate burden, having the highest rates of morbidity and mortality.”
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