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Kavinsky, the French electronic musician behind the neon-lit hit 'Nightcall' and a key figure in the Paris scene, has died at 50 from a suspected stroke, with Paris prosecutors reporting no suspicious elements. A defining influence in the Drive soundtrack era, he released two LPs (OutRun and Reborn) and inspired a new generation of artists; tributes came from The Weeknd and French President Macron.
French electro-pop producer Kavinsky, born Vincent Belorgey, has died at 50. The tracks he created, especially Nightcall which set the mood for the Drive soundtrack, left a lasting imprint on pop culture. He was found at his Paris home with the death under investigation but not deemed suspicious; France’s Culture Minister and President Macron paid tribute, and Kavinsky had recently performed Nightcall at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony.
Kavinsky, the French DJ-producer behind Nightcall and a defining force in the Drive soundtrack, was found dead at his Paris home at 50; authorities opened an inquiry into the death, with no suspicious circumstances reported. Born Vincent Belorgey, he built a synthwave persona and later found success with OutRun and collaborations with the Weeknd and Phoenix, with his music continuing to resonate in film, gaming, and even the 2024 Paris Olympics; tributes poured in from President Macron and other artists.
French electronic musician Kavinsky (Vincent Belorgey), famed for Nightcall in the Drive soundtrack and the Outrun concept, has died at 50 amid a suspected stroke; authorities found no suspicious elements at his home, and tributes came from President Macron and France’s culture minister, with Nightcall highlighted for its influence from the Drive film to the Paris 2024 Olympics closing performance.
Kavinsky, the French electronic producer whose hypnotic Nightcall defined the Drive soundtrack, has died at 50 at his Paris home. Authorities opened an investigation but found no foul play; Reuters noted he had complained of headaches prior to his death. Kavinsky helped popularize the synthwave sound and recently performed Nightcall at the Paris 2024 Olympic closing ceremony.
French DJ Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey and known for the synth-pop hit Nightcall, was found dead at his Paris home; an investigation into the cause of death is underway. The 50-year-old, who opened for Daft Punk in 2007 and whose Nightcall featured in Drive and the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, has drawn tributes from French officials including culture minister Catherine Pégard and President Emmanuel Macron.
French DJ Kavinsky (real name Vincent Belorgey) has died at his Paris home at age 50. The artist behind the 2010 hit Nightcall, which soundtracked Drive’s opening and featured at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony, was a key figure in the French Touch scene. Tributes poured in from President Emmanuel Macron and Culture Minister Catherine Pégard. Paris prosecutors opened an investigation into the death, with authorities noting headaches prior to death and a suspected stroke; no suspicious items were found at the scene. Kavinsky helped shape French electronic music alongside Daft Punk, Justice and Sebastian.
Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, the French DJ behind Nightcall, was found dead at his Paris home. An investigation into the cause of death has opened, and authorities said there were no suspicious elements at the scene. He was 50 and had performed at the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony with Angèle.
Dead by Daylight’s 10th Anniversary Party is set for June 14, 2026, billed as the biggest event yet. The sold-out celebration invites fans to enjoy a Kavinsky DJ performance, Jason’s Cabin Escape Room, an immersive area with iconic killers, panels and meet-and-greets, a Year 10 Anniversary Broadcast, and more, with a detailed schedule for premium and standard attendees.