Musicians pay tribute to The Prodigy's Keith Flint

Following on from the news that Keith Flint, frontman for the Prodigy, was found dead at his home in Dunmow, Essex, this morning, March 4, musicians and friends have been paying tribute to the singer.

The Prodigy issued a short statement on Twitter, saying: "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."

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

On Instagram, the band stated that Keith Flint had taken his own life, with Liam Howlett saying: "Thew 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 Liam #theprodigy"

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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 Liam #theprodigy

A post shared by The Prodigy official (@theprodigyofficial) on Mar 4, 2019 at 4:13am PST

The Chemical Brothers, who were one of their closest peers/rivals throughout the 90s, said: "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"

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

Tributes began pouring in as soon as the news was announced:

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

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

Theo Ellis, of rock band Wolf Alice, tweeted:

R.I.P Keith Flint. One of the best live performers and shows I’ve ever seen. Forever an inspiration.

— Theo Ellis (@SteadyTheo) March 4, 2019

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