Madonna, Queen, Britney Spears producer William Orbit dies at 69

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What happenedWilliam Orbit died last month at age 69, his Instagram account confirmed Friday. Orbit had produced albums and songs for Madonna, Queen and more.

What changedThe left frames it as "‘Genius’ music producer who helped revive Madonna’s career dies". The center frames it as "Madonna, Queen, Britney Spears producer William Orbit dies at 69".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "‘Genius’ music producer who helped revive Madonna’s career dies". The center frames it as "Madonna, Queen, Britney Spears producer William Orbit dies at 69".

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Stuff (New Zealand)14m ago

‘Genius’ music producer who helped revive Madonna’s career dies

William Orbit also worked with Blur and Pink in a Grammy-winning career.

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Center ·Wire story

UPI1h ago

Madonna, Queen, Britney Spears producer William Orbit dies at 69

William Orbit died last month at age 69, his Instagram account confirmed Friday. Orbit had produced albums and songs for Madonna, Queen and more.

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