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French DJ and composer Kavinsky dies at 50
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the composer's death are available from KTSM 9 News, the local NBC affiliate in El Paso, Texas.
A French electro-pop composer has passed away at the age of 50. He was known for his work on a track that was featured in a major movie. The composer's music was used in the film "Drive", which starred Ryan Gosling.
His track "Nightcall" was particularly notable for setting the tone of the movie. Further details about the composer's death are available from KTSM 9 News, the local NBC affiliate in El Paso , Texas. The composer, known as Kavinsky, was a prominent figure in the electro-pop genre, but details about his death are limited at this time.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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