‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Star David Kaffinetti Dies at 79

David Kaff, who played keyboardist Viv Savage in 'This Is Spinal Tap,' dies at 79

The British actor and musician also performed with Chuck Berry and the prog-rock group Rare Bird.

Spinal Tap keyboardist David Kaff dies, has the cause of his death been revealed

David Kaff played keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap.

Spinal Tap keyboardist David Kaff dies 'peacefully in his sleep'

Known for playing hard-partying keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner's 1984 cult classic This Is Spinal Tap, Kaff is being remembered by his bandmates as a "dear brother" with a "kind word and a quick wit".

Keyboardist in beloved rock mockumentary dies at age 79

David Kaff, a rock keyboardist who was featured in the 1984 classic mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” has died at the age of 79.Kaff’s death was announced on social media by his current band, Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom. The post says he “passed away peacefully in his sleep.”

"This Is Spinal Tap" Actor David Kaff Dead at 79

David Kaff — best known for his role as keyboardist Viv Savage in the iconic film, "This is Spinal Tap," has died. Kaff's band, "Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom," posted an announcement on Facebook, saying he died peacefully in his sleep, but…

Spinal Tap keyboardist David Kaff dead at 79

Musician and actor David Kaff, whose credits include the satirical 1984 rock documentary “This is Spinal Tap,” is dead at 79. Kaff played the fabricated band’s Spinal Tap’s easygoing keyboard player Viv Savage whose motto in life was “Have a good time all the time.” His death was announced by his band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom on Facebook Sunday. “Our brother David Kaffinetti passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday. We are devastate…