Overview
- Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, was discovered in his Paris apartment after a concerned neighbour alerted emergency services and authorities found his body late Tuesday.
- The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an inquiry to determine the cause of death and said first responders found no suspicious elements at the scene.
- French outlets report that the artist had complained of severe headaches in the days before his death and that a stroke is being considered, but officials and the family have not confirmed a cause.
- Tributes poured in from public figures and peers, including culture minister Catherine Pégard and President Emmanuel Macron, and fans and musicians posted condolences across social media.
- Kavinsky rose to international fame with the 2010 track “Nightcall,” which featured in the film Drive, and his albums OutRun (2013) and Reborn (2022) helped shape the synthwave sound he leaves behind.