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Renowned British music producer William Orbit, famed for reviving Madonna’s career with 1998’s Ray of Light and for work with Blur, U2 and All Saints, died at home on 23 July at age 69. Born William Wainwright in North London, Orbit earned multiple Grammys and left a lasting imprint on pop and electronic music, with tributes from peers including Mel C, Skin and Shaznay Lewis.
William Orbit, the Grammy-winning producer behind Madonna’s Ray of Light and Blur’s sound, died at age 69 on July 23, 2026, at his home. Born in London in 1956, Orbit built Guerilla Studios and Guerilla Records, produced for artists including No Doubt and U2, and released solo work like The Painter and WFO. His death was confirmed by his family; a cause of death was not disclosed. Orbit’s innovative production helped redefine late-1990s pop and electronic music and left a lasting legacy in the industry.