French Touch figure DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris

Vincent Belorgey, the electronic musician known as DJ Kavinsky, was found dead in his Paris apartment in late July 2024 [1, 2].

Belorgey was a central figure in the "French Touch" movement, a style of house music that gained global influence. His death marks the loss of a mysterious artist who helped shape the aesthetic of modern electronic music.

Reports on the exact date of his death vary between July 28 ^[1] and July 29, 2024 ^[2]. He was 50 years old at the time of his death ^[1], though other reports noted he died a few days before his 51st birthday ^[2]. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

Following the discovery, friends and fans gathered at the Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church in Paris for a tribute ceremony ^[2]. The event served as a final farewell to the artist who maintained a guarded public persona throughout his career.

Belorgey's influence extended beyond music into cinema, and visual art. His work often blended 1980s nostalgia with futuristic synth-wave sounds, a combination that became a hallmark of his professional identity.

The gathering at the church highlighted the impact of his work on the Parisian electronic scene. Attendees paid their respects to a man who operated largely in the shadows of his own fame ^[2].