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

'This Is Spinal Tap' Actor David Kaff Passes Away At 79 ... Died Peacefully In Sleep Published July 14, 2025 7:53 PM PDT 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 no cause of death was given. The hard rock group…