Kavinsky, creator of Nightcall, dies at home in Paris
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French electronic musician Kavinsky has been found dead at his home in Paris, according to reports, with no significant new details emerging beyond the initial confirmation of his death. Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, was a leading figure in the French electronic and synthwave scene, having helped popularise the retro-synth sound internationally, and his death marks a significant loss for that genre's community.
He was best known for his 2010 track "Nightcall", which gained widespread recognition after featuring prominently in the 2011 film "Drive". The available source material still does not include his age, the cause of death, or any statements from family, representatives or fellow musicians, and these details remain unconfirmed at the time of writing.
- French synthwave artist Kavinsky found dead at his Paris home
- Real name Vincent Belorgey; famed for track "Nightcall"
- Cause of death and further details remain unconfirmed
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Originally published by Far Out as “French electronic musician Kavinsky found dead at Paris home”.