Record producer Sir George Martin has died aged 90.
Sir George Martin was known as the “fifth Beatle”.
His family thanked “everyone for their thoughts, pharmacy prayers and messages of support” after his death at home on Tuesday, here his manager said.
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr took to twitter to break the news and led tributes, saying Sir George “will be missed”.
God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed xxx 😎??🌟💖?
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 9, 2016
Sir George signed The Beatles and produced more than 700 records.
He has also worked with artists including Gerry and the Pacemakers, Dame Shirley Bassey and Cilla Black.