French DJ-Producer Kavinsky, Creator of "Nightcall," Dies at 50
French DJ-producer Kavinsky, best known for "Nightcall" from the film Drive, has died at 50. Here's a look at his life, career and the tributes pouring in.
French electronic musician Kavinsky - real name Vincent Belorgey - has died at his home in Paris. He was 50.
According to the Paris prosecutor's office, the artist was found dead at his residence on Tuesday evening, just days before his 51st birthday. Authorities have opened an inquiry into the cause of death, though officials noted that first responders found nothing suspicious at the scene. French outlet Le Figaro reported that Kavinsky had been suffering from headaches in the days before his death, and that investigators suspect he may have had a stroke.
From actor to electro icon
Born on July 31, 1975, in Seine-Saint-Denis near Paris, Belorgey initially pursued acting, appearing in early-2000s projects by his friend, director Quentin Dupieux (aka Mr. Oizo). It was Dupieux who encouraged him to shift toward music around 2005. Working off an old computer gifted to him by Dupieux, Belorgey built the character of "Kavinsky" - a fictional driver said to have died in a 1986 Ferrari Testarossa crash and returned decades later as a ghostly music producer. His debut EP, Teddy Boy, followed in 2006, with 1986 arriving the next year, both released through the influential French label Record Makers.
David Schneider is an international entertainment journalist at The Cine Buzz covering Hollywood, global celebrities, movies, OTT, and worldwide pop culture trends.
