In his first interview since the passing of his legendary parents, D'Angelo and Angie Stone, Michael Archer II is opening up about the immense loss. Source: Prince Williams / Skip Bolen Both stars passed away earlier this year, just seven months apart from one another. While Stone died in a car accident, D'Angelo passed away following a private battle with pancreatic cancer. During a recent sit-down on the Tamron Hall Show, Michael opened up about the harsh reality of losing his mother the morning after his birthday, just after being approved for a kidney transplant.