Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Kavinsky, French DJ and Composer, Dies at 50
Vincent Belorgey, a French DJ who used the name Kavinsky, died at the age of 50.
His body was found in his Paris home on a Tuesday evening.
The police say nothing strange happened, but they are still looking into why he died.
Kavinsky was famous for a song called "Nightcall" that was in the movie Drive and was played at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
French leaders, like the Culture Minister and President Macron, said he was an important part of French music and that his songs would be remembered for a long time.
Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, died at 50, found dead in his Paris home.
The cause of death is under investigation; no suspicious activity was reported.
Kavinsky was famous for the 2010 track "Nightcall," featured in the film Drive and the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
French officials, including Culture Minister Catherine Pégard and President Emmanuel Macron, paid tribute to him.
He had opened for Daft Punk and was part of the French house music movement.
- Who
- Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, a French electronic musician
- What
- Found dead at his home in Paris
- When
- Tuesday evening
- Where
- Paris, France
- Why
- Cause of death under investigation; no suspicious activity reported
- Name
- Vincent Belorgey (Kavinsky)
- Age
- 50
- Date of death
- Tuesday evening
- Place of death
- Paris, France
- Notable work
- "Nightcall"
- Associated acts
- Daft Punk, Angèle, Phoenix
