Obituary
Artist had resurgence after appearance at 2024 Olympics
Kavinsky, the French house DJ-producer whose collaborations with the Weeknd and Phoenix were worldwide hits and whose “Nightcall” gave the movie Drive a sleek, detached quality, was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening, according to Reuters. The musician, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was 50.
“An inquiry into the cause of death has been opened to determine the circumstances of the death, as first responders found no suspicious elements at the scene,” the Paris prosecutor’s office stated.
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Kavinksy on social media, saying “Kavinsky, French pride forever.” French culture minister Catherine Pégard called Kavinsky “one of the country’s most singular voices” on social media. “His music will continue to resonate across generations and borders.”
