Grammy-Winning Producer William Orbit Dies at 69
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-08-08T19:23:01.480Z
Entertainment
Entertainment News -- August 8. 2026: William Orbit, the Grammy-winning British producer and electronic music pioneer whose work helped shape some of the most recognizable pop and alternative music of the past four decades, has died at the age of 69.
Entertainment News -- August 8. 2026: William Orbit, the Grammy-winning British producer and electronic music pioneer whose work helped shape some of the most recognizable pop and alternative music of the past four decades, has died at the age of 69.Orbit, born William Mark Wainwright, died at his home on July 23, according to a statement from his family and friends. His death was publicly announced Friday, Aug. 7. A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.“William passed away at home on