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French DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris home

French DJ and electropop musician Kavinsky, renowned for the Drive soundtrack hit Nightcall, has died at home in Paris.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 1.4 hours before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 29, 11:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 29, 09:41 UTC · Sky TG24
🇫🇷 French Jul 29, 10:17 UTC · Le Parisien
🇩🇪 German Jul 29, 10:25 UTC · BILD
🇧🇷 Portuguese Jul 29, 11:09 UTC · CNN Brasil

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The brief

Recent coverage from outlets including Reuters, CNN, France 24, BBC, Variety, Deadline, The Guardian, Yahoo, and Pitchfork details the sudden death of French electronic music producer and DJ Kavinsky. According to the reports, the musician was found dead inside his home located in Paris. Publications note varying ages at the time of his passing, with multiple outlets reporting he was 50 years old, while the BBC states he died at the age of 51. The exact circumstances surrounding his death have not yet been specified in the available news coverage.

Media reports heavily emphasize his association with the well-known track Nightcall. Outlets such as Variety, Deadline, Yahoo, and The Guardian point out that the song served as the opening music for the film Drive, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The widespread reporting spans international and music-focused publications, reflecting substantial public interest in the artist's career and the impact of his signature electropop sound on film soundtracks and global electronic music culture. Background context provided across the articles focuses primarily on Kavinsky's musical contributions, identifying him consistently as a prominent French DJ and electropop musician best recognized for his work on the Drive soundtrack.

While the coverage outlines his established profile within the electronic music genre and his association with specific cinematic projects, additional biographical history and career milestones are largely omitted from the current headlines. Looking ahead, ongoing updates will depend on whether official investigations release further details regarding the cause of death. As coverage evolves, readers and fans will monitor statements from local authorities or representatives for clarification on the discrepancies regarding his age, as well as any planned tributes from the international music community.

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Quick answers

Who was Kavinsky?

Kavinsky was a French DJ, music producer, and electropop musician known for the track Nightcall.

Where was Kavinsky found dead?

According to Reuters and CNN, he was found dead at his home in Paris.

What film featured Kavinsky's track Nightcall?

The song Nightcall opened the film Drive, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, as reported by Deadline and Variety.

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