French DJ and musician Kavinsky, known for his electronic classic Nightcall, has been found dead at his home in Paris, authorities have said.<\/p>\n
The self-taught pianist, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, would have turned 51 on Friday.<\/p>\n
It was not immediately clear how he died, but emergency crews noted nothing suspicious, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.<\/p>\n
Nightcall became a global hit after it was featured in the soundtrack of 2011 film Drive starring Ryan Gosling. It was later covered by English indie pop band London Grammar.<\/p>\n
After Kavinsky performed it at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, it became the most sought-after tune ever in a single day on the Shazam app.<\/p>\n
France’s Culture Minister Catherine Pegard said the country had lost “one of its most singular voices”.<\/p>\n
“The entire world has vibrated to Nightcall. Both danceable and nostalgic, his music will continue to cross generations and borders,” she said.<\/p>\n
Born near Paris in 1975, Kavinsky embarked on his career in the early 2000s, with multiple live performances, including opening for Daft Punk.<\/p>\n
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