# William Orbit, Grammy-Winning Producer for Madonna and Blur, Dies at 69

William Orbit, the influential British producer and musician, has died at age 69. Known for his work on Madonna's "Ray of Light" and albums for Blur, All Saints, and others, he won multiple Grammy Awards and helped shape the sound of pop and electronic music in the 1990s and 2000s. His death marks a significant loss to the music industry.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/07/william-orbit-pop-producer-madonna-all-saints-dies-aged-69) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:01:58 GMT

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/william-orbit-dead-producer-madonna-blur-1236829434/) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:49:10 +0000
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp9ej0el7veo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:35:14 GMT