The Prodigy vocalist Keith Flint has died at age 49. He was found at his home in Essex on Monday and pronounced dead on the scene.
The band confirmed the news in a starement, which reads, “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.”
While a cause of death has not officially been given, Keith’s bandmate Liam Howlett posted a tribute to him on Instagram and wrote that he died by suicide. “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,” it reads.
As The Guardian reports, A police spokesman said, “We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man at an address in Brook Hill, North End, just after 8.10am on Monday. We attended and, sadly, a 49-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
The Prodigy had been scheduled to go on their first headlining U.S. tour in 10 years starting this May.
Rest in peace, Keith. You’ll be missed.
You can read tributes below by Geoff Barrow (Portishead), Gary Numan, The Chemical Brothers, Ninja Tune, Clint Mansell, Goldie, Skrillex, Dizzee Rascal, Gaz Coombes (Supergrass), Richard Russell (XL Recordings), Sleaford Mods, Theo Ellis (Wolf Alice), The Black Madonna, Zomby, Lupe Fiasco, Kasbian, and more.
https://twitter.com/jetfury/status/1102603404994580481
Just woke up and read about Keith Flint. That is tragic, terrible news. What a loss to the world.
— Gary Numan (@numanofficial) March 4, 2019
so sad to hear about Keith Flint,we played many gigs with the prodigy over the years and they were always friendly and supportive.he was an amazing front man, a true original and he will be missed.tom&ed x
— The Chemical Brothers (@ChemBros) March 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/ninjatune/status/1102579749652779008
Sad to wake up to the news that we lost Keith Flint, a true original.
The Prodigy have made a huge contribution to dance culture and electronic music around the world. Keith’s contribution as the band’s iconic front man was immense and he will be dearly missed R.I.P xx pic.twitter.com/1wB0PhN1Gd— Pete Tong mbe (@petetong) March 4, 2019
— Clint Mansell (@iamclintmansell) March 4, 2019
Heartbreaking news about Keith Flint. We toured AUS/NZ with The Prodigy in the 90’s, wonderful times. Such a warm, sweet guy. #RIPkeith pic.twitter.com/w5Hc6TFIBK
— Gaz Coombes (@GazCoombes) March 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/loppylugsOG/status/1102556308325232641
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Keith Flint. Good night mate. Take it easy. ❤️
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) March 4, 2019
R.I.P Keith Flint. One of the best live performers and shows I’ve ever seen. Forever an inspiration.
— TheoThEClEARinG€$ (@SteadyTheo) March 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/blackmadonnachi/status/1102535135025643520
The Prodigy – Charly (Official Video) https://t.co/nwQpT74oWQ
Kind of where it all started for me and many others
Rip Keith flint
— ZOMBY ® (@ZombyMusic) March 4, 2019
R.I.P KEITH FLINT a beautiful human.
— Ian Brown (@ianbrown) March 4, 2019
Keith Flint, beautiful man, incredible pioneer. Remembering the special times we had together making Empire. Heartbroken. Rest in Peace Brother. X
— KasabianHQ (@KasabianHQ) March 4, 2019
It’s quite unbelievable, Guy was a don, ultrapunk took it to another level RIP. A sad sad loss for an ikon wayyy wayyy tonyoung .
— GOLDIE (@MRGOLDIE) March 4, 2019
I may not of had a career if it wasn’t for you Keith …you made me feel welcome in a time when I needed it . Thanks for all laughs my friend 🖤RIP pic.twitter.com/QCLPddIhPN
— Skrillex (@Skrillex) March 4, 2019
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