French electronic music legend Kavinsky died at his home in Paris today (July 29) at the age of 50, according to reports. The producer, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, is believed to have suffered a stroke. He later returned to the global spotlight by performing “Nightcall” alongside Phoenix and Angèle during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. It was very helpful for me to create music with something to start with, a story. French President Emmanuel Macron praised Kavinsky’s enduring cultural impact, while fellow musicians remembered an artist whose music bridged underground electronic culture and mainstream pop without sacrificing its singular identity.