Overview
- His death was disclosed by close friend Yves Berton, who wrote that McCarthy was found at his home in Drancy.
- Police told media the case appears to be a suicide, with an official determination awaiting autopsy and toxicology results.
- Paris Match reported preliminary investigative details pointing to a massive ingestion of medication, with loose sachets of pills described on a kitchen table.
- Berton wrote that McCarthy, whose birth name was Olivier Robert, had long struggled with depression and addictions, including concurrent drug and alcohol use.
- Known for his 1990s rise with G‑Squad and the group’s 1998 split, he later pursued a quieter solo path, releasing two tracks in 2020 under the name Andrew.