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French DJ Kavinsky found dead at Paris home

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • French DJ Kavinsky, 50, was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening.
  • An investigation into the causes of death has been opened by the Paris prosecutor's office.
  • Kavinsky was known for the soundtrack of the 2011 film Drive and performed at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony.

French DJ Kavinsky, known for his work on the soundtrack for the 2011 film "Drive," was found dead at his Paris home on Tuesday evening. The artist, whose real name is Vincent Belorgey, was 50 years old.

A "search for the causes of death" investigation has been opened by the Paris prosecutor's office. A police source indicated that the musician had complained of headaches for several days. His neighbor alerted emergency services after not seeing the artist. Kavinsky was discovered at his residence in the 18th arrondissement of Paris around 10:30 p.m.

The possibility of a stroke is being considered, according to the police source. The prosecutor's office stated that no suspicious elements were found at the scene by first responders. Kavinsky, a prominent figure in the "French Touch" electronic music scene, had performed his hit song "Nightcall" alongside Angรจle and Phoenix at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

An investigation into the causes of death has been opened in order to determine the origin of the death, as no suspicious element was discovered on site by the first responders.

โ€” Paris prosecutor's officeRegarding the investigation into Kavinsky's death.
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