William Orbit, Madonna and Blur producer, dies at 69

RIP

One of British pop’s most influential studio figures, Orbit passed away at home on 23 July 2026, according to the statement, with the family confirming his death publicly some two weeks later. As Variety reported, a cause of death was not given.

A Grammy winner, Orbit spent decades in the studio working with some of the biggest names in pop, and his passing has been mourned by fans of the artists he helped shape.

William Orbit remembered by his family

It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of William Orbit announce that William passed away 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.

The statement, shared on Orbit’s official Instagram account on Friday, asked that the privacy of his relatives and close friends be respected “during this difficult time”. No further details about a memorial or tributes had been shared at the time of writing, and it remains to be seen how the wider music world will mark the loss of one of its quietly influential figures.