Music
Ou Est Le Swimming Pool singer kills self
Published Saturday, Aug 21 2010, 11:59 BST | By Colin Daniels
The 22-year-old singer died on Friday at the Pukkelpop festival in Belgium. According to The AP, Haddon jumped from a telecommunications mast behind the main stage.
The band supported La Roux on their UK tour last year. Elly Jackson wrote on her Twitter page: "On behalf of everyone involved in La Roux, our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of @ouestleswimmingpool. €lly x"
Ellie Goulding wrote on her Twitter page: "RIP, Charlie x"
The band were in the middle of a tour of European festivals. Haddon's death was confirmed on Pukkelpop's official website.
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