DJ Kavinsky, Known For Song ‘Nightcall,’ Dies At 50
Authorities are investigating the cause of death as tributes pour in from David Guetta, Sebastian Tellier and other French electronic artists.
- French synthwave producer Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, died at age 50 in his Paris apartment on Tuesday, with authorities finding no suspicious elements at the scene.
- Belorgey emerged in the late 2000s blending cinematic 1980s-inspired electronics with French touch influences; his 2010 track "Nightcall" achieved international fame after appearing in the film Drive.
- Tributes arrived from industry peers and officials, with The Weeknd calling him a "true visionary" and French President Emmanuel Macron describing him as "a permanent source of French pride."
- Reports indicate Belorgey suffered headaches before his death, with a possible stroke identified as the cause; Culture Minister Catherine Pégard wrote that France had "lost one of its most unique voices."
- Kavinsky gained renewed attention performing at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, becoming the most "Shazamed" song of that period, though he previously stated, "I have absolutely no interest in showing my face.
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DJ Kavinsky, Known For Song ‘Nightcall,’ Dies At 50
Famed French DJ and music producer Kavinsky has died. Kavinsky, whose name was Vincent Belorgey, died at the age of 50 due to a stroke in his apartment in Paris on Tuesday. >50 GREAT CELEBRITIES WHO DIED IN 2026 – TRIBUTE SLIDESHOW! The popularity of his hit “Nightcall” brought Kavinsky international fame after the track […] The post DJ Kavinsky, Known For Song ‘Nightcall,’ Dies At 50 appeared first on uInterview.
David Guetta Mourns the Death of Electronic Star Kavinsky
Tilt Magazine David Guetta Mourns the Death of Electronic Star Kavinsky David Guetta Leads Tributes After DJ Kavinsky Dies at 50 After the death of a French electro-house DJ artist known as Kavinsky, his fans, friends, and even his family shared their heartfelt grief with the family. Vincent Belorgey was Kavinsky’s stage name. A DJ and producer who is 44 years old saw worldwide recognition after releasing his electro house track …
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