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‘Fifth Beatle’ George Martin Dies at age 90

Carlene Vision   |

Mar 09, 2016 03:04 PM EST

British producer George Martin, who gambled on producing influential rock band The Beatles at a time when no one had the courage to do so, has died at the age of 90 on Tuesday, March 8. The announcement was first seen in a tweet posted by The Beatles member Ringo Starr. The reason for Matin's death has not yet been disclosed.