French DJ and producer Kavinsky, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was found dead at his Paris home on the evening of Tuesday, July 28. An iconic figure of the French electronic music scene and the French Touch movement, the artist was 51 years old.
According to several concurring sources, emergency services responded after a neighbor, worried about not having heard from the musician, raised the alarm. The artist's body was discovered at his home in the 18th arrondissement of Paris at around 22:30 p.m.
According to a police source, Kavinsky had complained of severe headaches in recent days. At this stage of the investigation, a stroke is the leading theory, although the exact circumstances of his death will need to be confirmed by forensic examinations.
He rose to fame thanks to his song Nightcall, made famous by the film DriveKavinsky had established himself as one of the leading international figures in French electronic music. He had also made a lasting impression by participating in the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, contributing to the global reach of the French electronic music scene.
His passing has sparked strong emotions in the music world, where numerous tributes are expected in the coming hours.
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