William Orbit, producer behind Madonna’s Ray of Light, dies aged 69

Musician and record producer who reignited Madonna’s career with his work on her 1998 album Ray of LightThe career highlights of William Orbit, who has died aged 69, would run to several pages, featuring collaborations with Robbie Williams, All Saints, Prince, Kraftwerk, Britney Spears, Beth Orton and U2, but one of the most celebrated was his partnership with Madonna on her 1998 album Ray of Light.Coming at a point when Madonna had starred in the movie of Evita and had her first child, Lourdes, and her music career seemed to be waning, Ray of Light marked a decisive step into a new world of techno and ambient music. Orbit, who had previously made remixes of Madonna’s Justify My Love and Erotica, proved to be the perfect production partner, and Ray of Light’s blend of styles and textures made it one of Madonna’s most admired achievements, with 16 million copies of the album sold worldwide. Continue reading...

A three-time Grammy winner who was renowned for his mastery of electronic music styles, he also worked with Blur, Pink, Britney Spears and All Saints.

Music icon Madonna said the legendary producer William Orbit had changed the way she thought about music

On Friday (Aug. 7), news broke that producer William Orbit had passed away on July 23 at the age of 69. He's best known for his work on 1998's pop classic Ray Of Light, and the singer paid tribute to him in a new social media post. The post Madonna Pays Tribute To Late Producer William Orbit appeared first on Stereogum.

Madonna has paid tribute to the late William Orbit following the news of his death aged 69 on Friday. 

Madonna has paid tribute to the late William Orbit following the news of his death aged 69 on Friday. 

NME remembers a musician and producer who minted one of the most stunning and influential signature sounds of the '90s The post William Orbit, 1956–2026: musical maverick who produced era-defining hits for Madonna, Blur and All Saints appeared first on NME.

William Orbit, producer of Madonna and Blur, dies at 69. His innovative sound shaped pop music, leaving a lasting legacy and heartfelt tributes from fellow artists.

William Orbit in a selfie by the Lake Wörthersee in Carinthia, Southern Austria, in November 2024 Image: Facebook/WillianOrbit LONDON — Grammy Award-winning British musician and producer William Orbit, who worked with artists including Madonna, Britney Spears and U2, has died aged 69, his family and friends said on Friday. The London-born musician, who won two of his three Grammys for production work on Madonna’s 1998 album “Ray of Light,” died at home on July 23, according to their statement posted on his Instagram page. “We are deeply saddened by his passing. He will be greatly missed by us and by so many whose […]...Keep on reading: William Orbit, award winning producer to Madonna, Britney Spears, dies aged 69

Renowned music producer William Orbit has died at the age of sixty-nine, a heartbreaking announcement made by his family on July twenty-third, 2026. Celebrated for his pioneering contributions to electronic music, he left an indelible mark through collaborations with iconic artists such as Madonna and U2. Tributes are flooding in from fans and luminaries, all honoring Orbit's creativity and influence in reshaping modern musical landscapes.

William Orbit worked with Madonna, U2, Blur and Pink in a long and varied career.

Award-winning British musician and producer William Orbit, whose projects included Madonna's Ray Of Light, has died.

Grammy-winning British producer William Orbit has died aged 69. His family announced the news on Instagram, paying tribute to the acclaimed musician whose work with Madonna, Blur, U2 and others helped redefine modern pop and electronic music.

William Orbit, the British producer famous for his work with people like Madonna and Blur, has passed away. In a social media statement on Orbit's accounts, his family and friends say that he died on July 23. No cause of death has been reported. Orbit was 69. The post William Orbit Dead At 69 appeared first on Stereogum.

William Orbit, the Grammy-winning producer who collaborated with Madonna on her hit Ray of Light album and worked with other such artists as Blur, No Doubt, U2 and Britney Spears, died July 23. He was 69. His death was announced by family in a statement posted on Instagram. No cause of death was given. “It […]

He worked on Madonna's Grammy-winning Ray of Light, as well as releases from U2, Blur and others .

British music producer William Orbit, best known for his work with artists including Madonna, Blur and All Saints, has died aged 69.

The British producer was best known for his work on Madonna's 'Ray Of Light' and Blur's '13', as well as several charting hits like All Saints' hit song 'Pure Shores'.

The Grammy Award-winning producer William Orbit, who worked with U2, Madonna, and many more, has died aged 69, his family and friends have announced.

William Orbit, the Grammy-winning producer and electronic music pioneer whose adventurous approach reshaped the sound of late '90s pop and alternative rock ...

Pop music producer William Orbit has died aged 69. 

The British producer helped to reinvigorate Madonna's career and also worked with All Saints and U2.

British pop producer William Orbit has died at home at the age of 69, his family and friends confirmed in a statement

Pop music producer William Orbit has died aged 69. 

William Orbit in 2019Grammy-winning music producer William Orbit has died at the age of 69.On Friday afternoon, a statement was posted on his verified social media pages, which read: “It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of William Orbit announce that William passed away at home on 23 July 2026.“We are deeply saddened by his passing. He will be greatly missed by us and by so many whose lives he touched through his music, friendship and kindness. We kindly ask that the privacy of William’s family and close friends is respected during this difficult time.”View this post on InstagramNo cause of death has been provided.The British musician – whose legal name was William Wainwright – became an established figure on the electronic music scene in the late 1980s and 90s.His mainstream breakthrough came when he and Madonna collaborated on her Ray Of Light album, still considered a highlight of her discography almost 30 years on from its original reason.William co-produced some of Madonna’s biggest hits of the 90s and 2000s, including the UK number ones Frozen and American Pie, as well as Ray Of Light, Nothing Really Matters, Drowned World/Substitute For Love, The Power Of Good-Bye and Beautiful Stranger.He won three Grammys for his collaborations with the Queen of Pop, in addition to an Album Of The Year nomination for Ray Of Light, and reunited with her in the 2010s on her album MDNA.William Orbit and Madonna on stage at the Grammys in the late 1990sFollowing the success of the Ray Of Light album, he also produced hit singles for All Saints (Pure Shores and Black Coffee), Pink (Feel Good Time) and Blur (Coffee & TV), in addition to collaborations with Robbie Williams and Britney Spears.In his lifetime, he also helmed 12 of his own solo studio albums, with his 1999 effort Pieces In The Modern Style peaking at number two in the UK.

William Orbit, the Grammy-winning musician and producer best known for his work with Madonna, All Saints and Blur, died on July 23. He was 69. Orbit’s family confirmed his death in a statement posted to his Instagram account on Friday. “It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of William Orbit announce that […]

Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black CoffeeWilliam Orbit, the British music producer whose dreamy yet propulsive style invigorated work by Madonna, Blur, All Saints, U2 and more, has died aged 69.A statement on his social media, attributed to family and friends, said he died at home on 23 July. “He will be greatly missed by us and by so many whose lives he touched through his music, friendship and kindness,” the statement read. No cause of death was given. Continue reading...