Overview
- Kavinsky, the stage name of Vincent Belorgey, was found dead in his Paris home on Tuesday evening, July 28, and was 50 years old when authorities discovered him.
- The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an inquiry to establish the cause of death and has said first responders found no suspicious elements at the scene.
- French media report that he had complained of headaches in the days before his death and that police sources suspect a possible stroke, but no official medical cause has been confirmed.
- Tributes poured in from public figures and peers, including President Emmanuel Macron and Culture Minister Catherine Pégard, who highlighted his influence on French electronic music.
- Kavinsky rose to international fame with the 2010 track "Nightcall," which featured in the film Drive and was reintroduced to broad audiences after his Paris 2024 Olympics performance, and investigators are expected to release further findings as the probe continues.