Prodigy fans are trying to get Firestarter to the top of the charts (Picture: Redferns)

Keith Flint fans have launched a petition to get The Prodigy’s Firestarter to the number one spot, following his death.

The musician was found dead at his home in Essex on Monday, aged 49.

And, following the tragic news, music lovers are determined to see the performer at the top of the charts.

A poignant campaign, which started on Facebook, reads: ‘Rest in peace to the fire starter. Let’s make sure the fire continues.


Keith Flint died aged 49 (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images)

‘We need to raise awareness of mental health issues and suicide. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 and that needs to change!!

‘This is the best way to raise Keith’s profile and bring his plight to the forefront of pop culture and mainstream.



‘If you don’t want to spend any money then place the song on repeat in a streaming platform such as Spotify or Deezer then mute it and leave it on. This will also count towards the charts.’

Keith’s body was found at his Essex home on Monday, with police yet to confirm a cause of death for the Prodigy frontman.

The band quickly cancelled all their upcoming live shows, confirming the news on Twitter.

The Prodigy cancelled all live shows after Keith’s death (Picture: Twitter)

A post, shared for their 250k followers, read: ‘Following the tragic death of Keith Flint all forthcoming Prodigy shows will be cancelled with immediate effect. TheProdigyHQ.’

His last performance with the band was on 5 February at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand – with the band set to headline London’s SW4 festival in Clapham Common on 24 and 25 August.

After his passing, famous faces from around the world rushed to pay respect to the late star.

And The Prodigy’s manager, Nick Halkes, shared an emotional message, recalling some of his favourite memories with Keith.

‘Without Keefs contribution to #TheProdigy, life would have been quite different for me and there would have been no shortage of voices over the last 36 hours expressing the sense of loss that accompanies the departure of this extraordinary performer,’ he began.

‘Whether it was an underground rave in the early 90s, one of 2018s phenomenal tour dates or any number of performances across the spaces inbetween Keef and Maxim were always an incendiary combination out front. Liam’s beats could not have been in better hands and it was in the live arena that Keef burned brightest.

‘Onstage Keefs presence was immense. Offstage he could be witty, charming, pensive and mercurial,’ he added.

‘Whilst there was much complexity to the man, an easier and simpler memory is of Keef enjoying life and shining brightly – onstage or off. RIP #keithflint #asktwice #smalltalksaveslives #timetotalk.’

Need support? Contact the Samaritans For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.

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