Prodigy frontman Keith Flint dies aged 49

The Prodigy’s Keith Flint has died aged 49.

The musician was found dead in his home in Dunmow, Essex, this morning, Metro are reporting.

A spokesperson for Essex Police 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.”

Police remain at the property this morning. We will update this story as we learn more.

Update: 12:45pm (GMT)

Bandmate Liam Howlett has confirmed that Flint took his own life in a post from The Prodigy’s official Instagram account.

In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255.

In the UK, the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123.