The Prodigy’s Keith Flint dies age 49

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.

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”.

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.”