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'Fifth Beatle' Sir George Martin dies at 90

Sir George Martin, the record producer known as the "Fifth Beatle", has died aged 90, Ringo Starr has said on Twitter.

Sir George helped the Beatles achieve global success as the head of the Parlophone record label after hearing their demo tape in 1962.

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Tributes to 'greatest British music producer of all time'

Celebrities ranging from Liam Gallagher to Roger Moore have paid tribute to 'fifth Beatle' George Martin, who has died aged 90.

George Martin and Liam Gallagher in 1996 Credit: PA

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