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Keith Flint

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Keith Flint
Flint in 2009
Flint in 2009
Background information
Born(1969-09-17)17 September 1969
Redbridge, London, England
Died4 March 2019(2019-03-04) (aged 49)
North End, Essex, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • motorcycle racer
Years active1990–2019

Keith Charles Flint (17 September 1969 – 4 March 2019) was a British singer in the group The Prodigy. He was the lead singer of the group for several years and sang on the hit songs "Firestarter" , "Breathe" and "Smack My Bitch Up".[1] He was born in Redbridge, London and grew up in Springfield, Essex, England.

Keith was found dead at his home in Great Dunmow, Essex on 4 March 2019, at the age of 49.[2] The cause of death was ruled as death by hanging.[3] On 8 May 2019, the coroner’s officer, Linda Calder, ruled that there was not enough evidence for a suicide verdict.[4]

References

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  1. Comeau, Dave (4 March 2019). "Best Keith Flint Prodigy songs as fans pay tribute following singer's sudden death". Surrey Live. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  2. Mark Savage (4 March 2019). "The Prodigy's Keith Flint dies aged 49". BBC News. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  3. "Keith Flint: Prodigy singer died from hanging". bbc.co.uk. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  4. "Keith Flint: not enough evidence for suicide verdict, coroner rules". The Guardian. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.