French music producer Kavinsky, known for Drive soundtrack hit Nightcall, dies aged 50
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Key context: <p>French authorities investigate death of musician who performed at Paris Olympics, but say ‘no suspicious elements’ at play</p><p>The French electronic musician Kavinsky, known for the song Nightcall which achieved iconic status after its inclusion in the Ryan Gosling film <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/sep/25/drive-ryan-gosling-film-review">Drive</a>, has died aged 50.</p><p>A police source speaking to French newspaper Le Figaro indicated that the suspected cause of death was a stroke. Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, had reportedly been complaining of headaches in recent days, and he was discovered at home after a concerned neighbour alerted emergency services.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/29/kavinsky-french-music-producer-dies-aged-50-drive-soundtrack-nightcall">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
French authorities investigate death of musician who performed at Paris Olympics, but say ‘no suspicious elements’ at playThe French electronic musician Kavinsky, known for the song Nightcall which achieved iconic status after its inclusion in the Ryan Gosling film Drive, has died aged 50.A police source speaking to French newspaper Le Figaro indicated that the suspected cause of death was a stroke. Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, had reportedly been complaining of headaches in recent days, and he was discovered at home after a concerned neighbour alerted emergency services. Continue reading...
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