French DJ Kavinsky, known for electro-pop songs like ‘Teddy Boy,’ ‘Nightcall,’ and 1986, ‘died at the age of 50. The beloved singer was found unconscious at his home in Paris on Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026. Authorities are investigating the cause of his unexpected death, but no foul play has been reported. Many videos show that he has been complaining of a headache for the past few days.
French DJ Kavinsky dies at 50: Tribute to seniors
“An investigation into the cause of death has been opened to determine the cause of death, as the first responders did not find anything suspicious at the scene,” a Paris prosecutor said, according to Reuters. Many people are upset after news that never happened. President of France Emmanuel Macron led complaints on social media. “Kavinsky, French eternal pride,” the translated text reads.
The Minister of Culture of France, Catherine Pégard, shared a tribute on X, “With the sudden end of Kavinsky, France has lost its most unique voice. From the movie called Drive to the Paris Olympics, the whole world was moved by Nightcall. Both dance and fun, his music will continue across generations and borders.”
Who was DJ Kavinsky?
Born Vincent Beorgey in Seine-Saint-Denis on July 31, 1975, DJ Kavinsky was a self-taught pianist who emerged after opening for French pioneers Daft Punk. He agreed with him Ryan GoslingThe 2010 movie ‘Drive’ with the song ‘Nightcall,’ earned him acclaim across borders. He released two singles in his career: ‘OutRun’ in 2013 and ‘Reborn’ in 2022. Kavinsky’s latest performance was at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Games as part of the French electronic music festival at the Stade de France. He was scheduled to play at events in France, Mexico and LA in the coming months.