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Kavinsky, French electronic artist and ‘Drive’ composer, dead at 50

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · As published by Los Angeles Times · July 29, 2026 · 1 min read

A French electronic artist has passed away at the age of 50. He was known for composing music for the film "Drive". Further information about his life and work is available from the Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Times has reported on the death of this artist, who was also known by the name Kavinsky.

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Category: local · Published: July 29, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times · Reading time: 1 min

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Kavinsky, French electronic artist and ‘Drive’ composer, dead at 50

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