1 min readParisJul 29, 2026 07:25 PM ISTKavinsky was found dead at his home on Tuesday evening. He was 50. (Photo: AP)Kavinsky, the French electro-pop composer whose haunting track “Nightcall” set the musical tone for the movie “Drive” starring Ryan Gosling, has died. He was 50.Culture Minister Catherine Pégard described the performer, who appeared at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics in 2024, as one of France’s “most singular voices.” “Both danceable and nostalgic, his music will continue to resonate across generations and borders,” the minister said in a post on X.French President Emmanuel Macron wrote in a post on Facebook: “Kavinsky, forever a source of French pride.”The performer, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was found dead at his home on Tuesday evening, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.It said an investigation has been opened into the cause of death, but that first responders didn’t regard it as suspicious.At the Paris Olympics, Kavinsky rocked the national stadium by performing Nightcall with Belgian singer Angèle.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdClick here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.Tags:hollywoodAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogIndia news Live Updates, 29 July 2026: CJP says anti-paper leak Bill focuses on punishment, not prevention4 minutes agoIndia at Commonwealth Games Live, Day 7: Ankush, Sachin, Arundhati & Sakshi assure IND of medals in boxing13 minutes agoParliament Monsoon Session Live, Day 8 Updates: Amit Shah ‘culpable or incompetent’, sack him for crackdown on students: Rahul Gandhi15 minutes agoJana Nayagan Box Office Collection Day 6 Updates: Vijay’s film to cross Rs 250 crore mark today3 hours agoParliament Monsoon Session 2026 Day 7 Highlights | ‘Do lathi charge after every paper leak’: Asaduddin Owaisi takes a dig at new anti-paper leak Bill5 hours ago