The Weeknd Mourns Death of Musical Pioneer Who Inspired Him: ‘I Will Continue to Honor Your Name and Your Music’

French DJ Kavinsky has died at age 50, and the music world is paying tribute to the electronic innovator who captured the essence of 80s darkwave nostalgia. Songs like “Nightcall” from 2010 brought him international success, with a prominent feature in the 2011 film Drive. News of his death broke on July 29, 2026, after…