Kavinsky has died at 50. The French electro-pop composer behind Nightcall, whose track shaped Drive’s mood, passes away, leaving a lasting imprint on synthwave and modern film soundtracks.
French DJ Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, has died at 50 in Paris. Tributes describe him as a singular French voice; Nightcall, performed at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, is cited as a defining track. Paris prosecutors say no suspicious circumstances and an investigation is opened into the death.