Grammy Award-winning producer William Orbit has died aged 69, his family and friends have confirmed. “It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of William Orbit announce that William passed away at home on July 23, 2026,” the statement read. Orbit produced Madonna’s 1998 album Ray Of Light, on which the US singer moved into electronica and trip hop. With Blur, Orbit produced the 1999 album 13, on which the band took a darker lyrical turn, and produced singles such as Tender, Coffee & TV and No Distance Left To Run. Also paying tribute to Orbit was fellow producer Erol Alkan, who posted: “Incredible producer.