French DJ Kavinsky found dead at Paris home, age 50

French electronic music producer and DJ Kavinsky, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was found dead at his home in Paris on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was 50 years old. Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of death, with the Paris prosecutor's office stating that first responders found no suspicious elements at the scene.

The artist was discovered after a concerned neighbor contacted emergency services. According to reports from French media, Belorgey had complained of severe headaches in the days preceding his death. While an official cause has not been released, some outlets, citing unnamed sources, suggested a possible stroke.

Kavinsky achieved international fame with his 2010 synthwave track "Nightcall." The song gained iconic status after featuring prominently in the opening credits of the 2011 film Drive, starring Ryan Gosling. Its blend of nostalgic 1980s-inspired synth pop and modern production became a defining sound of the era, amassing hundreds of millions of streams. More recently, he performed the track at the globally broadcast closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, an event that reportedly led to the song breaking a record for the...