49-year-old Keith Flint was found dead at his home in Dunmow, Essex.
Fans and friends posted tributes on Twitter for the singer as news of the stars passing spread.
I’ve been dreading this day. Listening to ’Experience’ as a kid in my bedroom on cassette made me want to be a DJ. I idolised Keith. His long hair, his Firestarter hair, the way he spat lyrics, danced, MC’d. The full radio show this weekend is for you. RIP Keef 😞 #KeithFlint pic.twitter.com/vJUUiUXsDq
— Declan Pierce (@DecPierce) March 4, 2019
I was about 11 or 12 when I first heard this album. It blew my little mind. No Good, Start The Dance & Voodoo People were the big end of night songs for every teenage disco in the 90’s & so many Prodigy tunes have survived every ebb & flow of music trends. RIP Keith x #keithflint pic.twitter.com/zjtj7U1w2p
— Eoghan McDermott (@eoghanmcdermo) March 4, 2019
Too many brilliant memories …. a very sad day #KeithFlint pic.twitter.com/RjrDxOKKNK
— kate kinsella (@Kate_Kinsella) March 4, 2019
I just heard, and I am heartbroken. Once the most innovative, fearless, ballsy bands to grace a stage and Keith was perfection up front. We have lost a Titan. 💔 #KeithFlint #Prodigy https://t.co/YJ8knnPi1V
— Beverley Knight (@Beverleyknight) March 4, 2019
Absolutely devastated to hear the tragic news that the legend Keith Flint from @the_prodigy has passed away. Our thoughts & condolences are with all his friends and family. We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Keith and the life changing music they made and championed. RIP 💔
— Chase & Status (@chaseandstatus) March 4, 2019
The band was due to tour the US in May. They confirmed his death in a statement, remembering Flint as a “true pioneer, innovator and legend”.
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
The cause of his death is unknown.
Essex police released a statement saying: “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, March 4.
“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.”
