The inquest into the death of The Prodigy star Keith Flint is due to take place this morning.

This comes after the band shared an emotional message about supporting those with mental health issues.

The Essex music legend, known lovingly as Keef to his fans, was the man behind the vocals on some of the band’s biggest tracks, including ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’.

On March 4 this year he was sadly pronounced dead at his home in Dunmow at the age of 49.

He had participated in the 5k Chelmsford Central parkrun just days before, posting a personal best time of 21 minutes and 22 seconds.

Following his death, friend and bandmate Liam Howlett said that the musician had taken his own life, leaving him “shell-shocked, angry, confused and heartbroken.”

The Prodigy also issued a joint statement after the tragedy that said: "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."

Later in the month, on March 29, Keith’s funeral took place in Braintree with the band inviting fans to the procession to ‘raise the roof’ in his memory.

Fans ended up lining the street, and travelling from all corners of the globe to do so, before gathering outside St Mary’s Church in Bocking to listen to the funeral service through loudspeakers.

Once the service concluded people crowded the streets dancing to The Prodigy’s music.

The emotional outpouring since Keith’s death has been remarkable showing just what the 49-year-old meant to his family, friends and fans.

And today is sure to be another emotional day for everyone involved as is inquest takes place at the Essex Coroner’s Court in Chelmsford (Wednesday, May 8).

Why run the Speak Up for Essex Boys campaign? Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45, and more needs to be done to help those suffering in silence. 'Speak Up for Essex Boys' is EssexLive's campaign to raise awareness of men's mental health issues and encourages men to seek help if they are struggling. By shining a spotlight on these issues we hope to encourage men struggling with mental health issues to talk and look for support. Over the coming weeks we will be focusing on the lives of families across Essex who have been affected by suicide, as well as the people at the heart of the mental health field. Read more here.

You can follow updates from the hearing, which is due to start at 9am, below.