French DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris at age 50

Kavinsky Nightcall Paris stroke investigation French Touch

Vincent Belorgey, known as the French synth‑wave DJ Kavinsky, was discovered dead in his Paris apartment on the night of 28 July 2026. He was 50 years old and would have turned 51 three days later.

French prosecutors opened an inquiry into the cause of death after first‑responders reported “no suspicious elements” at the scene. Early media reports mention a possible cerebrovascular accident (stroke) as a leading hypothesis.

Kavinsky was internationally renowned for his 2010 track “Nightcall”, which was featured in the 2011 film Drive. He later performed a refreshed version of the song at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games together with Belgian singer Angèle and French band Phoenix.

President Emmanuel Macron and Culture Minister Catherine Pégard posted tributes, calling the artist a source of French pride and praising his singular artistic contribution. Numerous musicians and fans worldwide expressed condolences on social media.

Entities

Angèle · Catherine Pégard · Drive (film) · Emmanuel Macron · Kavinsky (Vincent Belorgey) · Nightcall · Paris · Phoenix · Phoenix (band) · Vincent Belorgey (Kavinsky)

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[● 24 SOURCES] Kavinsky was internationally known for the song “Nightcall”. almouwatin.com · www.vol.at · luxeinthecity.fr · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.rodmusic.fr · +14 more
[● 19 SOURCES] Kavinsky was a prominent figure of the French ‘French Touch’ electronic music scene. almouwatin.com · www.vol.at · luxeinthecity.fr · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.rodmusic.fr · +9 more
[● 24 SOURCES] Investigators are considering a possible stroke (cerebrovascular accident) as a cause of death. almouwatin.com · www.vol.at · luxeinthecity.fr · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.rodmusic.fr · +14 more
[● 43 SOURCES] French authorities opened an investigation into the cause of Kavinsky's death. almouwatin.com · www.vol.at · luxeinthecity.fr · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.rodmusic.fr · +30 more
[● 43 SOURCES] Kavinsky was 50 years old at the time of his death. almouwatin.com · www.vol.at · luxeinthecity.fr · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.rodmusic.fr · +30 more
[● 37 SOURCES] “Nightcall” was featured in the 2011 film “Drive”. almouwatin.com · www.vol.at · luxeinthecity.fr · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.rodmusic.fr · +25 more
[● 37 SOURCES] Kavinsky performed “Nightcall” at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with Angèle and Phoenix. almouwatin.com · www.vol.at · luxeinthecity.fr · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.rodmusic.fr · +27 more
[● 25 SOURCES] Kavinsky (Vincent Belorgey) was found dead at his Paris residence on 28 July 2026. almouwatin.com · www.vol.at · luxeinthecity.fr · www.diariodemallorca.es · www.rodmusic.fr · +14 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The song “Nightcall” was featured in the 2011 film “Drive”. www.dire.it · almouwatin.com · www.birbabaindie.com · luxeinthecity.fr · www.merkur.de · +8 more
[● 14 SOURCES] Kavinsky (Vincent Belorgey) was found dead at his home in Paris on 28 July 2026. www.dire.it · almouwatin.com · www.birbabaindie.com · luxeinthecity.fr · www.diariodemallorca.es · +9 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Kavinsky performed “Nightcall” at the Paris 2024 Olympic closing ceremony with Angèle and Phoenix. www.dire.it · almouwatin.com · www.birbabaindie.com · luxeinthecity.fr · www.merkur.de · +8 more
[● 16 SOURCES] No suspicious elements were found at the scene of Kavinsky's death. www.dire.it · almouwatin.com · www.birbabaindie.com · luxeinthecity.fr · www.merkur.de · +11 more