The Prodigy pay tribute to Keith Flint on what would have been his 50th Birthday

17 September 2019, 11:11 | Updated: 17 September 2019, 11:36

The Firestarter outfit have taken to social media to send birthday wishes to their late "brother," who would have been 50 years old today.

The Prodigy have paid tribute to the late Keith Flint on the day of his birth.

The frontman and founding member of the group tragically died on 4 March, aged 49, and now his band have posted a heartfelt message to him to mark what would have been his 50th birthday.

The Firestarter outfit - who now comprise of Liam Howlett and Maxim - wrote on Twitter: "Happy birthday Flinty ,

"not a single day passes u aren’t in our thoughts, we miss you brother , Raise the roof wherever u are muthafukka ! L & M …. x"

Fans have in turn shared their own tributes, with one calling Breathe singer a "legend" and another saying his "fire will never go out".

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Alongside a photo of himself working in the studio posted on the band's official Facebook page on Tuesday (20 August), Howlett wrote: "Back in the studio making noise .. brand new Prodigy tunes are gonna roll , boooom"

“#theprodigy #weliveforthebeats #weliveforever #cantstoptherock"

The body of Flint was discovered at his Essex home and Chelmsford Coroner's Court heard he died from hanging. Police attended the singer's home at the time and found there were no suspicious circumstances.

Following Keith's death, the band cancelled all of their planned tour dates, including a slot at Glastonbury festival.

They tweeted: "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."

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