Kavinsky Found Dead in Paris as Prosecutor Opens Inquiry

Overview

• The DJ and producer Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, was found dead in his Paris apartment and was 50 years old, with French outlets saying the discovery occurred late Tuesday night.
• The Paris public prosecutor has opened an investigation into the death after first responders reported no immediate evidence of suspicious circumstances at the scene.
• No official cause of death has been released and authorities say forensic and medical results are needed before any determination can be made.
• French media have reported a working hypothesis of a possible stroke because people close to him said he had complained of severe headaches in the days before his death, but that theory remains unconfirmed.
• Kavinsky rose to international fame with the 2010 track “Nightcall,” featured in the film Drive, and was a prominent figure in synthwave who had recent high‑profile performances including the Paris 2024 closing ceremony.