William Orbit dead aged 69: Music producer famed for working with Madonna, Blur, U2 and All Saints passes away as fans pay tribute

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 08:23 EDT, 7 August 2026 | Updated: 08:47 EDT, 7 August 2026 Pop music producer William Orbit has died aged 69. A statement on his social media, attributed to family and friends, said he died at home on 23 July and no cause of death was given. The post read: 'It is with profound sadness that the family and friends with of William Orbit announce that William died at home on 23rd July 2026.'We are deeply saddened by his passing. He will be greatly missed by us and by so many whose lives he touched through his music, friendship and kindness.'We kindly ask that the privacy of William's family and close friends is respected during this difficult time.' Pop music producer William Orbit has died aged 69, it was revealed on Instagram on Friday - he was famed for working with Madonna, U2 and Blur(pictured in 2022) William pictured with Madonna at the 1999 Grammys, where they accepted an award for Ray Of Light A post on William's Instagram announced the sad news on Friday William was famed for his collaboration with Madonna on her 1998 album Ray of Light, which won them a Grammy.He also worked on some of her most iconic hits, Frozen and The Power Of Goodbye.William also worked with the likes of Blur, U2 and All Saints.Singer Sonique paid tribute, writing: 'He was one of the first people I ever worked with. I am so sad to hear this. Sending all my love to his family. RIP my friend.' DJ Abel added: 'William, no. Rest in peace friend x.' Darren Emerson added: 'Oh no. Absolutely gutted to hear this. I'll always remember our long phone conversations we used to have back in the day. It was a pleasure to work with one of the best producers I've known . You will be sadly missed mate and your music will always shine bright. Thanks for everything you gave us . RIP William.'In March, William revealed that he had written Ray Of Light sequel.In a Facebook post, the producer has said he's responding after being 'asked constantly' about working with Madonna again. His blunt message: '(It) is NOT going to happen.' William pictured with pop singer Dido in 2000 He elaborated: 'I have an album ready that imho is indeed the successor to Ray Of Light. Everything about how it was made and how it sounds yells that from the first few bars.''And I reached out. And there has been heard. Nil response. A week later. I speak with many close to her, including fam, but have not had a single syllable back in over two decades.'Orbit said he didn't want to come across as 'bitter because in my life and art now I'm finally where I want to be and the very opposite of bitter.''No idea whatsoever what's in her head,' he continued. 'I believe she is very happy, she looks fabulous and full of life in recent pics I've seen, although I don't really follow. Zero zero absolute zero hard feelings. 'Are you kidding, I will always love that woman. For real. She made my career.'