William Orbit has died at the age of 69. The English producer, composer, and electronic music pioneer passed away on 23 July 2026, leaving behind a catalogue that shaped the sound of mainstream electronic music across four decades. His name may not be the first one people say. Bu…
ReleaseFirst reported 7 aug, 15:56 / 4 outlets
Producer William Orbit has died aged 69
The British electronic musician, known for producing Madonna's Ray of Light, passed away at home on 23 July.
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The story
- Orbit won Grammy Awards for his work on Madonna's 1994 album Ray of Light and co-wrote and produced her 1999 single Beautiful Stranger.Reported by DJ Mag and Digital Music News
- He produced albums for All Saints, Blur, Britney Spears, Beth Orton and others across a career spanning four decades.Reported by DJ Mag and Digital Music News
- His solo single, a trance-influenced version of Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings, reached number two on the UK singles chart in 1999.Reported by DJ Mag and Digital Music News
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Coverage breakdown
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How this story was covered
4 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 7 Aug, 15:56. We Rave You published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 6h 34m. Of the 4 reports Le Raver has classified, 2 carried original reporting and 2 ran the press release. That is 4 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
How it unfolded
- 7 Aug, 15:56We Rave YouFirstWilliam Orbit, the producer behind Madonna and a generation of electronic pop, has died at 69
- 7 Aug, 22:30Digital Music News+6h 34mWilliam Orbit, Super-Producer for Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, Dies Aged 69
- Filed 7 aug, 13:39 · outlet published no timestampMixmagLegendary electronic musician William Orbit has died aged 69
- Filed yesterday, 23:26 · outlet published no timestampDJ MagWilliam Orbit, legendary British producer, dies aged 69
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British powerhouse music producer William Orbit, known for his work with Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, has died at age 69. William Orbit, a giant among British music producers best known for his work with the likes of Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, has passed away. A…