French electronic music producer and DJ Kavinsky was found dead in his Paris home on Tuesday at the age of 50, according to public prosecutors and local news reports.
French authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of death. Officials reported no initial signs of foul play.
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According to media reports citing French news outlets, the artist had suffered from headaches in the days preceding his death.
From Actor to Global Music Icon
Born Vincent Belorgey in 1975 in Seine-Saint-Denis, the musician gained global recognition for his 2010 hit track "Nightcall."
The song, which featured vocals by Lovefoxxx and production work alongside Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk, became a worldwide success after its inclusion on the soundtrack for the 2011 film "Drive" starring Ryan Gosling.
Before pursuing music, Belorgey appeared as an actor in films directed by his friend Quentin Dupieux.
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He later created his musical persona Kavinsky, a retro-futuristic zombie character who survived a fatal Ferrari crash to produce electronic music, drawing heavily from 1980s cinema, video games, and French electro house styles.
Throughout his career, Kavinsky released several groundbreaking EPs, including "Teddy Boy" in 2006, "1986," and "Nightcall" through the Record Makers label.
His debut studio album "OutRun" debuted in 2013, followed by his second album "Reborn" in 2022 after a hiatus from studio recordings.
His music reached various pop culture platforms over the years, including his song "Testarossa Autodrive" being featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.
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In 2024, Kavinsky delivered one of his most prominent live performances during the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, performing "Nightcall" alongside the band Phoenix and singer Angèle.
