Electronic producer William Orbit has died aged 69. In a statement posted to social media, Orbit (born William Wainwright) was announced to have passed away at home on July 23. A prolific producer in his own right, Orbit worked with a number of musicians including Madonna, Blur, Ricky Martin, Britney Spears and more. Then I told him William Orbit was going to co write and produce it. RIP,” and DJ Chicane shared: “So terrifically sad to hear about dear William Orbit, he was a gentleman and genius”.