French DJ Kavinsky, known for "Nightcall," found dead in Paris home: prosecutors launch investigation
French DJ and musician Kavinsky, known for his electronic classic "Nightcall," has been found dead at his home in Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The self-taught pianist, whose real name is Vincent Belorgey, would have turned 51 on Friday. It was not immediately clear how he died, but emergency crews late on Tuesday noted nothing suspicious, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.
"Nightcall" became a global hit after it was featured in the soundtrack of the 2011 movie "Drive" starring Ryan Gosling. It was later covered by the English indie pop band London Grammar. After Kavinsky performed it at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, it became the most sought-after tune ever in a single day on the Shazam app.
Kavinsky, who started his career as an actor, began his music career in 2005. His early EPs included "Teddy Boy" and "1986," but his 2010 EP "Nightcall" pushed him into the spotlight. He released his debut album "OutRun" in 2013 and went on to tour with Daft Punk, Justice, and The Rapture.
French President Emmanuel Macron led the tributes to the late DJ, posting on Facebook that Kavinsky was "a source of French pride forever." Culture Minister Catherine Pégard praised Kavinsky on the platform X as a special artist whose music, both danceable and nostalgic, had captivated people worldwide.
Kavinsky was found dead in his home in Paris on Tuesday evening, according to French media reports. The Paris prosecutor’s office stated that an investigation into the cause of death had been launched, but no suspicious elements were found at the scene. According to Le Parisien, the possibility of a stroke is being considered.
Kavinsky was a key figure in the French electronic music scene and had collaborated with prominent artists such as Daft Punk, Justice, and SebastiAn. His music was characterized by a retro-futuristic aesthetic inspired by the arcade games and films of the 1980s.
In 2024, Kavinsky performed "Nightcall" with Belgian singer Angèle at the Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Paris. His second album, "Reborn," was released in 2022.
Kavinsky's sudden death leaves a void in the electronic music scene. He was known for his unique style and his alter ego, a fictional story of a young man who, after crashing his Ferrari Testarossa in 1986, reappeared two decades later as a zombie to produce electronic music.
The news of Kavinsky's death was confirmed by the Paris prosecutor's office on Wednesday. The investigation into the cause of his death is ongoing.
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Famed French DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris French DJ and musician Kavinsky, known for his electronic classic Nightcall, has been found dead at his home in Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The self-taught pianist, whose real name is Vincent Belorgey, would have turned 51 on Friday. It was not immediately clear how he died, but emergency crews late on Tuesday noted nothing suspicious, the Paris prosecutors office said. Nightcall became a global hit after hit was featured in the soundtrack of 2011 movie Drive starring Ryan...
south china morning post · about 2 hours ago
Muere a los 50 años Kavinsky, el DJ y productor autor del tema Nightcall El músico francés, figura clave del sonido electrónico, fue hallado sin vida este martes en su casa de París El director de Drive estuvo muerto durante 20 minutos y ha utilizado la experiencia como inspiración para su nueva película El DJ y productor francés Kavinsky, de 50 años, ha sido hallado muerto en su domicilio de París este martes por la noche. La noticia ha sido confirmada este miércoles en el diario Le Parisien. Aún se desconoce la causa de la muerte, aunque según apunta el periódico francés la fiscalía estudia la hipótesis de un accidente cerebrovascular. El músico, cuyo nombre real era Vincent Belorgey, alcanzó la fama global tras incluir su tema Nightcall en la banda sonora de la película Drive (2011), protagonizada por Ryan Gosling. Había vuelto a la actualidad discográfica en 2022 con la publicación de su segundo álbum de estudio, Reborn. Además, participó junto a Phoenix y la cantante belga Angèle en la clausura de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024. Pionero indiscutible del synthwave, el estilo de Kavinsky se caracterizaba por la estética arcade y la influencia retrofuturista del cine y los videojuegos de los años ochenta. Una curiosidad en torno a su figura era su icónico alter ego: la historia ficticia de un joven que, tras estrellar su Ferrari Testarossa en 1986 (su coche favorito en la vida real), reaparecía dos décadas después convertido en zombi para producir música electrónica. La repentina muerte de Kavinsky deja un vacío en la escena electrónica, en la que colaboró activamente con músicos de referencia como Daft Punk, Justice o SebastiAn. Varios representantes de la cultura francesa han lamentado la pérdida de una de las figuras más singulares de la música contemporánea europea.
eldiario.es · about 2 hours ago
Leblos in seiner Wohnung gefunden: Französischer Kult-DJ Kavinsky mit 50 Jahren gestorben Mit „Nightcall aus dem Film „Drive erlangte Kavinsky weltweite Bekanntheit. Er gilt als eine prägende Figur der französischen Elektroszene.
tagesspiegel · about 2 hours ago
DJ-ul francez Kavinsky a fost găsit mort în locuința sa din Paris: artistul ar fi împlinit 51 de ani peste două zile DJ Kavinsky, unul dintre cei mai cunoscuţi artişti ai scenei muzicii electronice franceze, a fost găsit mort în locuinţa sa din Paris, a anunţat miercuri Parchetul la solicitarea AFP, confirmând astfel informaţia apărută inițial în cotidianul Le Parisien, scrie Agerpres.
digi24 · about 2 hours ago
Vo veku 50 rokov zomrel francúzsky producent a DJ Kavinsky Hudobníka našli v utorok večer v jeho byte v Paríži.
aktuality.sk · about 2 hours ago
Kuolleet | Ranskalaisartisti Kavinsky, 50, löytyi kuolleena kotoaan Suomessakin esiintynyt Kavinsky muistetaan parhaiten Drive-elokuvassa kuultavasta kappaleesta Nightcall.
helsingin sanomat · about 2 hours ago
Mort du DJ Kavinsky : lappel de la nuit Nonchalant, le musicien parisien, orbitant autour de la bande dEd Banger, avait accédé à la notoriété avec «Nightcall». Il a été retrouvé mort mardi 28 juillet à 50 ans.
liberation · about 2 hours ago
French DJ Kavinsky, known for Drive soundtrack Nightcall, found dead in Paris home DJ Kavinskys real name was Vincent Belorgey.
thejournal · about 2 hours ago
Tributes paid to DJ and electronic musician Kavinsky who has died He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
bbc · about 2 hours ago
DJ Kavinsky, known for his track Nightcall, found dead at his Paris home A key figure of the French touch house scene, Kavinsky wrote "Nightcall", the track made famous by the film Drive, performed at the Paris 2024 Olympic closing ceremony alongside Angèle and Phoenix.
euronews · about 2 hours ago
Kavinsky, French D.J. and Electronic Musician, Dies at 50 The artist, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was best known for his 2010 hit Nightcall, which was featured in the film Drive and performed at the Paris Olympics.
new york times · about 2 hours ago
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la libre · about 2 hours ago
Lincroyable destin de Kavinsky, le zombie discret de lélectro, qui aurait pu ne jamais percer Le DJ français Kavinsky, retrouvé mort dans son appartement parisien le 29 juillet, aura côtoyé les grands noms de lélectro française en 20 ans de carrière. Mais Nightcall, le tube favori des conducteurs mélancoliques aurait bien pu ne jamais percer. ...
la libre · about 2 hours ago
Muere Kavinsky, dj francés, a los 50 años La estrella de la electrónica francesa fue hallado muerto en su casa de París
la vanguardia · about 2 hours ago
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rtl nieuws · about 2 hours ago
Französischer DJ Kavinsky ist tot
orf.at · about 2 hours ago
Immense tristesse : Angèle réagit après la mort de Kavinsky La chanteuse belge a rendu hommage au deejay aux côtés duquel elle avait interprété Nightcall à la cérémonie de clôture des JO de Paris 2024. ...
la libre · about 3 hours ago
Franse dj Kavinsky (50) dood aangetroffen in zijn woning in Parijs De Franse dj Kavinsky is op vijftigjarige leeftijd overleden. De artiest werd dinsdagavond dood aangetroffen in zijn woning in Parijs, bevestigt het parket in de Franse hoofdstad. De doodsoorzaak is nog niet bekend.
nu.nl · about 3 hours ago
Ook in biografie zanger Wim Hogenkamp blijft de vraag: werd hij op zijn 41ste vermoord of organiseerde hij zijn eigen dood?
parool · about 3 hours ago
Avec la mort du DJ Kavinsky, la French touch perd une de ses figures marquantes Après avoir joué lacteur dans les premiers films de Quentin Dupieux, le musicien avait vu sa carrière décoller en 2011 grâce à son tube « Nightcall », popularisé dans le film « Drive ». Il a été retrouvé mort à son domicile parisien.
le monde · about 3 hours ago
Frankreichs Musikikone Kavinsky ist tot Der französische Musiker Kavinsky ist im Alter von 50 Jahren gestorben. Präsident Macron würdigt ihn als Stolz Frankreichs. Die Todesursache ist noch unklar, die Pariser Staatsanwaltschaft ermittelt.
welt.de · about 3 hours ago
Умер диджей Kavinsky — автор трека Nightcall из фильма «Драйв» В Париже умер Венсан Пьер Клод Белорже, известный как диджей Kavinsky, сообщают Le Parisien и France24.
meduza · about 3 hours ago
Mort de Kavinsky, le DJ français derrière Nightcall, le son culte de Drive Le DJ et producteur français a été retrouvé mort chez lui mardi 28 juillet, relate Variety. Le magazine américain rend hommage à ce musicien qui a marqué le cinéma américain en signant la bande originale du film culte Drive.
courrier international · about 3 hours ago
Le DJ français Kavinsky, 50 ans, retrouvé mort à son domicile parisien Auteur du titre «Nightcall» pour le film «Drive», lartiste de la French Touch a été retrouvé mort à son domicile du XVIIIe arrondissement de la capitale mardi 28 juillet dans la soirée.
liberation · about 3 hours ago
Französischer DJ Kavinsky im Alter von 50 verstorben Der durch den Song "Nightcall" bekannt gewordene Elektronikmusiker wurde tot in seiner Wohnung gefunden
der standard · about 3 hours ago
Macron y toda Francia rinden tributo a DJ Kavinsky, hallado muerto en su casa a los 50 años: "Será una fuente de orgullo para siempre" "Francia pierde a una de sus voces más singulares, autor de una música que seguirá trascendiendo generaciones y fronteras", ha declarado la ministra de Cultura tras el fallecimiento del autor de Nightcall Leer
elmundo · about 3 hours ago