Kavinsky's death has been confirmed. The French producer, who was known for the 'Drive' soundtrack song 'Nightcall,' has died at 50.
The artist helped define the synthwave genre with his 2010 classic "Nightcall."
Kavinsky performs at Eurockeennes Music Festival on June 30, 2012, in Belfort, France.
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French producer Kavinsky has died at the age of 50.
The news was first reported by French publication Le Figaro, which stated that the artist, born Vincent Belorgey, was found dead in his Paris home on the night of Tuesday, July 28, at around 10:30 p.m. local time.
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Kavinsky, French DJ and composer of 'Nightcall,' dies at 50
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