On Friday, December 10, reports surfaced that CharlestheFirst, born Charles Ingalls, had died. He was 25. Ingalls’ official cause of death has not been announced. According to a report from WZTV Nashville, Ingalls was found dead by a friend in his hotel room Friday morning.
Artists across electronic music have taken to social media to express their condolences and remember the budding producer’s promising impact within the industry. From artists who befriended CharlestheFirst, to those inspired by him, electronic music tributes have come out in droves.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce this. Early this morning our beloved Charles Elias Ingalls passed away in his sleep. Amongst many things, Charles was a larger than life presence that deeply moved and affected all who knew him. (cont) pic.twitter.com/yiQ8RKzS9I
💔💔💔 https://t.co/b65OGJTrnG
so heavy and so close to home. sending love to everyone trying to process at this time all kings live forever 👑🖤
your laugh will echo in my head forever
Rest In Peace @ctfbeats 💔 forever legend
Charles was one of the kindest & most talented people I’ve ever met – I was not ready to hear that news today… rest in peace brother ❤️
It’s a sad day today 🙁
i am absolutely heartbroken. Charles was one of the first people i met when i started touring and was not just only the kindest person i knew, but the most inspiring. will miss you so much man
RIP @ctfbeats this is fuckin heartbreaking
Rest in peace Charles, such incredible beautiful music, you where so kind, genuine, and good hearted the times i was lucky enough to be around you, from the bottom of my heart, i’m sending my love to everyone, friends and family, tell your people how much they mean to u
No words. Rest In Peace Charles.
Broken. I can’t.
my heart goes out to everyone grieving the loss of this exceptionally warm, kind, talented person, whose music touched so many lives 💔
i love you so much brother. wake me up from this bad dream pic.twitter.com/HE8IaWrBnq
❤️ a true innovator in sound https://t.co/UGqVcYuRqG
I never had the chance to speak with CharlesTheFirst but his music really inspired me and always pushed the envelope further. Your music and spirit will live on forever, sending love to your family and friends. Rest easy ❤️
i have no words other than thank you @ctfbeats for blessing us with your spirit & art. you are my brother, I can’t wait to be reunited one day. sending love to our whole community, your family, and closest friends
H/T: Fox17 WZTV Nashville
Featured image: CharlestheFirst via Instagram
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