Overview
- Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, was found dead in his Paris home on the night of Tuesday, July 28, and was 50 years old at the time of his death.
- The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation to establish the cause of death after emergency teams reported no immediate signs of third-party involvement at the scene.
- French media and sources close to the musician say investigators are examining a possible stroke after reports that he had complained of persistent headaches in the days before he died.
- Public figures and artists including France’s culture minister and President Emmanuel Macron issued condolences and colleagues praised Kavinsky’s influence on synthwave and French electronic music.
- Kavinsky’s scheduled performances in France, Mexico and Los Angeles now face cancellation or rescheduling as his representatives and authorities complete forensic and legal procedures.