Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=70OUoAMDRZ7 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter French DJ Kavinsky Dead at 50: Tribute to the Creator of Nightcall 🎹🕊️ [R8Jo0S9InFh] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT French electronic music legend Kavinsky has passed away at the age of 50. The man behind the iconic track "Nightcall" from the movie *Drive* was found dead in his Paris home. He had been suffering from headaches in the days before his death and authorities suspect a possible stroke [citation:1][citation:5][citation:10]. 🔍 **WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:** - 🎹 **The Artist:** Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, was a pioneer of the synthwave and French electro scene [citation:8]. - 🎤 **The Hit:** "Nightcall" (2010) became a global phenomenon after it was featured in the opening credits of the Ryan Gosling film *Drive* [citation:1]. - 🏅 **The Olympics:** The song was a highlight of the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony, performed with Belgian singer Angèle [citation:3][citation:4][citation:7]. - 🕊️ **The Tribute:** French President Emmanuel Macron called him "a source of French pride forever" [citation:1][citation:10]. - 🎶 **Collaborations:** He worked with the likes of The Weeknd, Daft Punk, and Justice [citation:1][citation:4][citation:6]. 💬 **YOUR TURN!** What does "Nightcall" mean to you? Drop a 🎵 and share your thoughts below—I'll reply to the best one! 🔥 **DON'T BE SHY!** Like and subscribe for more music news and tributes. #Kavinsky #Nightcall #Drive #FrenchTouch #Electro #DaftPunk #TheWeeknd #Paris2024 #ElectronicMusic #Synthwave #RIPKavinsky #MusicNews #Tribute Xl7XKR5FcLZ mdYGeKUSsrL AZ9B8tHSXT9 acDIk95BdXA o0S1PZ0lQF7 pGYKWloEhQT UDOXU3zEokl
French electronic music legend Kavinsky has passed away at the age of 50. The man behind the iconic track "Nightcall" from the movie *Drive* was found dead in his Paris home. He had been suffering from headaches in the days before his death and authorities suspect a possible stroke [citation:1][citation:5][citation:10]. 🔍 **WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:** - 🎹 **The Artist:** Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, was a pioneer of the synthwave and French electro scene [citation:8]. - 🎤 **The Hit:** "Nightcall" (2010) became a global phenomenon after it was featured in the opening credits of the Ryan Gosling film *Drive* [citation:1]. - 🏅 **The Olympics:** The song was a highlight of the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony, performed with Belgian singer Angèle [citation:3][citation:4][citation:7]. - 🕊️ **The Tribute:** French President Emmanuel Macron called him "a source of French pride forever" [citation:1][citation:10]. - 🎶 **Collaborations:** He worked with the likes of The Weeknd, Daft Punk, and Justice [citation:1][citation:4][citation:6]. 💬 **YOUR TURN!** What does "Nightcall" mean to you? Drop a 🎵 and share your thoughts below—I'll reply to the best one! 🔥 **DON'T BE SHY!** Like and subscribe for more music news and tributes. #Kavinsky #Nightcall #Drive #FrenchTouch #Electro #DaftPunk #TheWeeknd #Paris2024 #ElectronicMusic #Synthwave #RIPKavinsky #MusicNews #Tribute Xl7XKR5FcLZ mdYGeKUSsrL AZ9B8tHSXT9 acDIk95BdXA o0S1PZ0lQF7 pGYKWloEhQT UDOXU3zEokl