David Kaff, who has died aged 79, was a musician who was best known as Viv Savage, hard-partying keyboard player with Spinal Tap, the beloved fictional band in Rob Reiner’s celebrated 1984 ...

David Kaff, the British actor and musician who played keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s hit 1984 mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” died Saturday. He was 79.

Kaff played keyboardist Viv Savage in the film and was a member of the real band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom, which announced his death, according to Deadline. The band posted to Facebook ...

David Kaff, famous for portraying Viv Savage in the 1984 mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap," passed away in his sleep last week.

David Kaff, known for playing keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner's "This Is Spinal Tap," died Friday at 79 years old.

David Kaff, the British actor and musician known for playing keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s “This Is Spinal Tap,” died on Friday. He was 79 years old. No cause of death has been ...

David Kaff has died aged 79. The actor and musician - who was best-known for playing keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner's This Is Spinal Tap - passed away on Friday (07.11.25).

David Kaff, who portrayed keyboardist Viv Savage in hte classic 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, died July 11. He was 79.

David Kaff, the musician and actor who played keyboardist Viv Savage in 'This Is Spinal Tap,' has died at the age of 79.

Kaff played on This Is Spinal Tap ’s accompanying soundtrack and, in May 1984, performed in character alongside his co-stars on Saturday Night Live.

David Kaff, the actor who played keyboardist Viv Savage in 'This Is Spinal Tap,' died in July 2025 at 79 years old.