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Charlie Cooper, half of Chicago electronic duo Telefon Tel Aviv, was found dead today at 31, according to CBS2. According to area detectives interviewed by CBS, Cooper had gone missing last week following an argument with his girlfriend and his body was found today on the Near Northwest Side. CBS reports Cooper had threatened suicide in the past but stops short of listing suicide as the cause of death. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed today. Telefon Tel Aviv had just released Immolate Yourself, its third studio album, on Jan. 20.
Bandmate Joshua Eustis posted a message on the duo's MySpace page today: "Aside from Charlie's singular genius and musical gifts, I can tell you that he was a total sweetheart of a guy, and a loving friend and confidant to people everywhere. His musicianship was surpassed only by his greater gift to the world - his warmth, his generosity, his unquenchable humor, and his undying loyalty to those whom he loved. In the spirit of honorable mention, however, I should mention that he had a shoe collection that was marvelous, knowledge of hip-hop that was profound, and knowledge of wine that was subtle."