The Prodigy singer and dancer Keith Flint has died aged 49. The legendary vocalist was found dead at his home in Dunmow, Essex on Monday morning. The Prodigy, who were due to tour the USA in May, confirmed his death.
Bandmate Liam Howlett released a statement via the band’s social media confirming that Keith Flint died by suicide.
In a statement released by the band on Facebook they described Flint as a “true pioneer, innovator and legend”.
On The Prodigy’s official Instagram account, Howlett added: “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… angry, confused and heartbroken.”
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Bandmate Liam Howlett released a statement via the band’s social media confirming that Keith Flint died by suicide.
In a statement released by the band on Facebook they described Flint as a “true pioneer, innovator and legend”.
On The Prodigy’s official Instagram account, Howlett added: “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… angry, confused and heartbroken.”
How Keith Flint went from dancer to UK sensation with Firestarter
Keith Flint started his career in the late 1980’s, after meeting DJ Liam Howlett at a local rave club.
After receiving a mixtape from his future bandmate, Flint came back insisting Howlett should be playing his tracks on stage while himself and Leeroy Thornhill would dance to them.
Flint stayed on as the band’s dancer until 1996, when he featured as the vocalist on the hit single Firestarter.
The song sold more than 600,000 copies in the UK alone.
In the video accompanying the number one hit, Flint showcased his new punk look, a trend he continued with the next single Breathe – another top hit in the UK.
Flint also performed the lead vocals on this hit, which was the second single from the album The Fat of the Land.
On the 1997 album, Flint also contributed as a vocalist on tracks including Serial Thrilla and Fuel My Fire.