Keith Flint death: Prodigy singer known for 'Firestarter' dies aged 49

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The electronic group confirmed the death in a statement, reading: "It is with deepest shock and sadness that we can confirm the death of our brother and best friend Keith Flint. Although he initially joined the group – formed by producer Liam Howlett in 1990 – as a dancer, he later graduated to singer and performed the popular 1996 tracks “Firestarter” and “Breathe”. Incredible iconic frontman with a soft centre.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Ed Simons, a member of the fellow electronic music group The Chemical Brothers, tweeted: “Oh gosh, so sad to hear about Keith Flint, he was always great fun to be around and very kind to Tom and I when we first started doing shows together. great man.” Chase & Status, a group heavily inspired by The Prodigy, wrote: “Absolutely devastated to hear the tragic news that the legend Keith Flint from the Prodigy has passed away.