The Economic Times

French DJ Kavinsky, who performed at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, found dead in Paris. Here's all about him and what we know about his death

French electronic music producer Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, has died at fifty. He was a foundational figure in electronic music, popularizing synthwave with his retro-futuristic sound. Kavinsky gained mainstream recognition with his 2010 release Nightcall and toured with major French acts. His debut album OutRun was released in 2013, followed by Return with Reborn in 2022. Authorities are investigating his death, with no foul play currently suspected.