Overview
- Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, was found dead in his Paris home the night of Tuesday, July 28, and the Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation.
- Emergency responders reported no signs of foul play at the scene, prompting authorities to treat the death as unexplained while forensic work proceeds.
- French media have reported a working hypothesis that he may have suffered a stroke after days of headaches, but no official cause has been confirmed by investigators or autopsy results.
- Kavinsky was 50 and internationally known for the 2010 track “Nightcall,” his role in the synthwave and French Touch scenes, the albums OutRun (2013) and Reborn (2022), and high‑profile performances including the Paris 2024 closing ceremony and New Year 2026 in Mexico City.
- Political leaders and fellow artists have issued tributes, and officials say forensic findings and the prosecutor’s inquiry will be needed before family statements or further details are released.