The Prodigy singer Keith Flint, who featured on hits such as Firestarter and Breathe, was found dead at his Essex home, while his wife Mayumi Kai was reportedly away in Japan. His bandmates Liam Howlett and Maxim announced their “brother” had taken his own life at his property in Braintree online shortly after the news of his death emerged. On their official Instagram page, they shared a picture of Keith alongside the caption: “I’m shell shocked, f**** angry, confused and heart broken... r.i.p brother Liam #theprodigy." They also posted on their Facebook page writing: “It is with deepest shock and sadness that we can confirm the death of our brother Keith Flint who sadly took his own life over the weekend.” Related articles Keith Flint dead: How suicide came 'days after having to sell house' Keith Flint dead: His HAUNTING words on drink and drugs My sincerest condolences to you @DJMAYUMI. Twitter user Keith’s wife, who he married in 2006, retweeted a Japanese news story about her husband’s death which included the band’s statements. Many of her 12,000 followers flocked to her page to comment. One user wrote: “My sincerest condolences to you @DJMAYUMI. I really loved Keith's music, he'll always be remembered.” A second commented: “Sorry to hear the news. You will get through this with support from family, friends and music lovers.” A third added: “Too bad news.” According to The Sun, Keith had split from his wife last year and put their Essex home on the market just days before his death. How did Keith Flint die? What was The Prodigy star's cause of death? Keith Flint dead: The Prodigy singer’s wife was in Japan at the time of his death (Image: INSTAGRAM•DJ MAYUMI•GETTY) Keith Flint dead: The Prodigy singer was found dead at his home last weekend (Image: PA) Keith Flint dead: The Prodigy singer’s wife Mayumi retweeted a news article about the star's death (Image: TWITTER•DJ MAYUMI ) The publication reported that Estate agents Anderson’s posted details of the house last Friday, but they took it down yesterday. It is also reported that documents show his wife is entitled to a share of the home. Keith had previously gushed over Mayumi, crediting her for “saving him” through his battle with mental health. Discussing the moment they met, he told The Times in 2009: “We were touring and she just walked into this room we were in, and you know how it is. "I just couldn't talk, I was overwhelmed. I'd done my share of drugs and s****ing around. Related articles The Japanese DJ Mayumi Kai who 'SAVED' The Prodigy singer from drugs Keith Flint dead: The Prodigy star split from wife before ‘suicide’ Keith Flint dead: The Prodigy singer married Mayumi in 2006 but the pair reportedly split last year (Image: GETTY) Keith Flint dead: The Prodigy singer’s wife toured with the band back in 2012 (Image: INSTAGRAM•DJ MAYUMI) "Look, we all like to get busy, but in truth I was a bit worn through with it." Speaking of living together in their quiet shared farmhouse, he added: “My wife loves the house, the dogs, and the animals we have around us, the deer and the fox that comes and pokes his head through the hedge.” Mayumi joined The Prodigy on their The Fat of the Land anniversary tour as their opening act in 2012. She played under her stage name DJ Gedo Super Mega B***h but now performs as DJ Mayumi. It is believed the couple split up last year after seeing very little of each other.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility