Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit
The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.
Madonna has paid tribute to her longtime collaborator and acclaimed music producer, William Orbit, who passed away at the age of 69 last month. In an Instagram post, the pop superstar described Orbit as the one who pressed a magic button inside her, taking her on a journey to unrealised dreams. Orbit's family announced his death with profound sadness on Friday, without revealing the cause of death.
Madonna worked with Orbit on several albums, including the genre-bending Ray of Light, which won three Grammy Awards and is considered one of Madonna's greatest records. In her tribute, Madonna praised Orbit's genius and the transformative impact he had on her career, saying she would miss those days of working together.
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