Kavinsky, French DJ known for ‘Nightcall,’ found dead in Paris
French DJ Kavinsky performs on stage during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, in the outskirts of Paris, France, Sept. 8, 2024. (AFP Photo)


French DJ ⁠and electropop ⁠musician Kavinsky, who performed at the closing ​ceremony of ​the 2024 Paris Olympics, ⁠as been found dead in his home in the French capital, the Paris prosecutor's office said in a statement.

The artist, whose real name ⁠was Vincent Belorgey, was aged 50.

"An inquiry into the cause of death has been opened to determine the circumstances of the death, ⁠as first responders found no suspicious elements at the scene," ​the prosecutor said.

Kavinsky was ​the author of the 2010 "Nightcall" ⁠song, ‌made famous ‌by the movie "Drive," ⁠featuring Ryan ‌Gosling.