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Prodigy star Keith Flint has tragically died.

The star has been confirmed dead aged just 49.

Flint is an English singer, musician and dancer, best known as a vocalist and dancer for the band The Prodigy.

Flint performed vocals on both of The Prodigy's number one singles – Firestarter and Breathe – which were released in 1996.

The iconic singer was found dead at his home today.

Police remain at the property this morning.

His death is not being treated as suspicious.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "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

"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."

The Prodigy reached Number 1 in the UK singles charts with 'Firestarter' and 'Breathe' in 1996 and notched up six Number 1 albums.

Flint dated TV presenter Gail Porter, and they were known as 'Beauty and the Beast' due to differences in their appearance.

The couple split in 2000 and she eventually married Toploader guitarist Dan Hipgrave.

Flint later married to Mayumi Kai, a Japanese DJ.

During the late 1990s, when The Prodigy were at their commercial peak, Flint became known in the UK press for his extensive body piercing and tattooing.

In an interview, he stated that his most painful tattoo was the text "Inflicted" across his stomach.

He stated that it felt like he was on an altar being ritualistically scarred by a Satanic beast.

The tattoo was designed by bandmate Liam Howlett.

In 2014, he bought and renovated The Leather Bottle pub in Pleshey, Essex.

He ended his tenancy at the pub in 2017.

East of England Ambulance service also say they were called to the address where a man was found unconcious.

An ambulance was sent but he was pronounced dead at the scene.