The music industry is not only a close-knit community, but it’s a family. No matter what type of music genre or field of work, it hits home when an artist passes away. Unfortunately, the dance music community lost another legend. Charles Elias Ingalls, aka CharlestheFirst, unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on Friday, December 10, at only 25 years old. The news about CharlestheFirst broke out on social media when a statement was posted by Lab Group on Instagram announcing the news of CharlestheFirst. The entire message reads down below.
Once the news broke, it did not take long for friends and other artists who knew Charles to start posting their emotions, feelings, and reactions to the unexpected death.
so heavy and so close to home. sending love to everyone trying to process at this time
— MIZE (@mizedub) December 10, 2021
all kings live forever 👑🖤
literally everything will remind me of him because he carried this scene on his fucking back. I don’t think he ever fully grasped the level of influence he had on bass music
— Of The Trees (@OfTheTrees) December 10, 2021
Rest In Peace @ctfbeats 💔
— SLANDER (@SlanderOfficial) December 10, 2021
forever legend
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.
— PEEKABOO (@peekaboobeats) December 10, 2021
will miss you so much man
No words. Rest In Peace Charles.
— RΞZZ (@OfficialRezz) December 10, 2021
i am absolutely gutted and stunned by the tragic news. rest in peace, charles. please, everyone, understand that those closest with him are suffering right now and respect their privacy by not spreading rumors or demanding their attention while they process this incalculable loss
— G JONES (@gjonesbass) December 10, 2021
Please understand that everyone deals and copes with death in their own way. Please respect the privacy of Charles’s family and friends as there is limited information at this time on the internet about the passing of CharlestheFirst. Please do not go around and say anything that is not confirmed. Please respect the life of CharlestheFirst and remember him for who he was, a legend. Remember, legends never die. Rest in peace, CharlestheFirst, and the memories and music will live on forever.

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