The Prodigy singer Keith Flint dies

The singer was found dead at his home in Essex on Monday. He was 49.

4 March 2019, 12:42pm

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Keith Flint was found dead in his home

Keith Flint, vocalist for the prodigy, has died at the age of 49.

The singer was found dead at his home in Essex on Monday, with the band confirming in an Instagram post that Flint had taken his own life.

The police confirmed that a 49-year-old man had been found dead in his home, and said that his death was not being treated as suspicious at this stage.

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The news is true , I can’t believe I’m saying this but our brother Keith took his own life over the weekend , I’m shell shocked , fuckin angry , confused and heart broken ..... r.i.p brother Liam #theprodigy

A post shared by The Prodigy official (@theprodigyofficial) on Mar 4, 2019 at 4:13am PST

Flint performed the vocals on The Prodigy’s best known singles, Firestarter and Breathe, which both went to No 1.

In a statement, the band said they were deeply shocked and saddened by the news, describing Flint as a “true pioneer, innovator and legend”.

The band appealed for the privacy of all concerned to be respected at this time.

It is with deepest shock and sadness that we can confirm the death of our brother and best friend Keith Flint. A true pioneer, innovator and legend. He will be forever missed.
We thank you for respecting the privacy of all concerned at this time. pic.twitter.com/nQ3Ictjj7t
— The Prodigy (@the_prodigy) March 4, 2019