Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeGrammy Award-winning producer William Orbit has died aged 69, his family and friends announced. The statement read: “It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of William Orbit announce that William passed away at home on July 23 2026.open image in gallery William Orbit worked with Blur and Madonna during his career (Ian West/PA) ( PA Archive )“We are deeply saddened by his passing. The band honoured the producer by sharing the cover art of the album in a post on Instagram with a heartbroken emoji and “William Orbit” written in the caption. Also paying tribute to Orbit was fellow producer Erol Alkan, who posted: “Incredible producer.