Keith Flint took his own life aged 49 earlier this month, his band mates confirmed. An inquest into his death later heard Keith’s provisional cause of death was hanging. Following the news of his tragic death, fans flocked to a mural in Southend in memory of the singer. The artwork, drawn by local Southend artist John Bulley, sees the singer holding a microphone while performing.
Fans were seen taking pictures of the artwork which resembles one of the star’s iconic appearances sporting a mohawk.
Southend BID manager Alison Dewey told the Southend Echo: “I thought it might be a nice tribute to a brilliant Essex frontman and I, like many people of my generation who experienced the rave scene of the late 80’s and 90’s, loved The Prodigy! John’s painting is a wonderful way to remember Keith.”
Today, fans, family and friends of the star will flock to St. Mary’s Church in Braintree, Essex for his funeral.
Yesterday, the Reverend who will be conducting the ceremony spoke out about funeral plans.
He said Keith’s family are aware fans would want to “feel a part of the day” and, thus, the service will be relayed across the church grounds.
He told Braintree And Witham Times: “We all want it to be a fitting tribute and a chance to give thanks for Keith and this has always been part of what the family and band wanted from the start.
“A recognition of the outpouring of love and support that has come from the fans.”
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