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William Orbit, pop producer for Madonna, All Saints and more, dies aged 69
Musician’s projects included Madonna’s Ray of Light, Blur’s 13 and All Saints’ chart-topping singles Pure Shores and Black Coffee
William Orbit, the British music producer whose dreamy yet propulsive style invigorated work by Madonna, Blur, All Saints, U2 and more, has died aged 69.
A statement on his social media, attributed to family and friends, said he died at home on 23 July. “He will be greatly missed by us and by so many whose lives he touched through his music, friendship and kindness,” the statement read. No cause of death was given.
Orbit was most famous for his collaboration with Madonna on her 1998 album Ray of Light: his strikingly original backings, rooted in trip-hop, jungle and techno, marked a new chapter for one of pop’s greatest stars, resulting in hits such as Frozen, The Power of Goodbye and the giddy title track. It had multi-platinum sales across the world, won Madonna three of the five Grammy awards she was nominated for in 1999, and has become seen by many as Madonna’s single greatest studio album.
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Madonna and Blur producer William Orbit dies aged 69
Acclaimed British music producer William Orbit, known for his work with acts including Madonna, Blur, All Saints and Pink, 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.
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.
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