Acclaimed British music producer William Orbit, known for his work with acts including Madonna, Blur, All Saints and U2, has died at the age of 69.
A statement released on Friday by Orbit’s family and friends “with profound sadness” said he died at home on 23 July. No cause of death was given.
“He will be greatly missed by us and by so many whose lives he touched through his music, friendship and kindness,” the statement said.
North London-born Orbit, who real name was William Wainwright, helped to reinvigorate Madonna’s career in 1998 with the album Ray of Light, which blended electronic dance music and ambient techno with pop and trip-hop.
It went on to win three Grammy Awards and remains, for many people, the Queen of Pop’s greatest record.
