Blur, No Doubt, Madonna producer William Orbit dead at 69

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English producer and composer William Orbit (born William Mark Wainwright) has died, aged 69. The statement reads:"It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of William Orbit announce that William passed away at home on 23rd July 2026. Orbit produced Blur's 1999 album 13, co-produced No Doubt's 2001 album Rocksteady, and also worked with Queen, U2, and many more. He is arguably best known for producing Madonna's 1998 album Ray Of Light. "William is a complete madman genius," Madonna said of his work on Ray of Light.