Prodigy bandmate Liam Howlett says Keith Flint “took his own life”

Prodigy singer Keith Flint, who died at the age of 49, committed suicide, his group has confirmed.

In a statement posted to Instagram, his bandmate Liam Howlett said:

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, f***ing angry, confused and heart broken….. r.i.p.

The band also confirmed the singer’s death on Twitter, writing:

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.

Flint was found dead at his home in Dunmow, Essex on Monday morning, March 4.

An Essex 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.”