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. He will be greatly missed by us and by so many whose lives he touched through his music, friendship and kindness," it stated. As well as helping Madonna move into electronica and trip-hop with the 1998 hit album, Orbit also worked with the US star on 2000's "Music" as well as co-writing and performing on her 1999 single "Beautiful Stranger". Orbit also worked with Britney Spears and Will.i.am on the 2013 album "Britney Jean" and produced two songs that featured on U2's compilation "The Best Of 1990-2000". He had a solo career which produced 12 studio albums, largely electronic music, and was also a member of the groups Bassomatic and Torch Song.