Overview
- French media and police reports say the electronic musician Kavinsky, born Vincent Belorgey, was found dead at his Paris residence, with the discovery reported late Tuesday, July 28.
- The parquet de Paris opened an investigation to determine the cause of death and told reporters that first responders discovered no suspicious elements at the scene.
- No official cause has been released and investigators are awaiting medical and forensic results that will establish how he died.
- Some outlets report the 50-year-old had complained of headaches in the days before his death and public figures including President Emmanuel Macron have paid tribute.
- Kavinsky was best known for the track “Nightcall,” which gained global recognition from the film Drive and from his performance of the song at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony, and coverage now blends inquiry updates with retrospectives on his cultural impact.