'Fifth Beatle' dies at 90

English record producer, Sir George Martin who is known as the' Fifth Beatle' due to his involvement on each of The Beatles original albums has died. He was aged 90 years old.

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr broke the news on Twitter and leading what has now become a train of tributes, saying Sir George "will be missed".

Adam Sharp, his manager mentioned that Martin's family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support.

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He said, "In a career that spanned seven decades, he was an inspiration to many and is recognised globally as one of music's most creative talents. He was a true gentleman to the end."

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

He took them from their mop-top recordings in the early 1960s to the psychedelia of Sergeant Pepper.

In recognition of his services to the music industry and popular culture, he was made a Knight Bachelor in 1996.