Record producer Sir George Martin, known as the "fifth Beatle", has died, aged 90.

His family thanked "everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support" after his death at home on Tuesday, his manager said.

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr broke the news on Twitter and led tributes, saying Sir George "will be missed".

Sir George signed The Beatles and produced more than 700 records.

Dear Twitter: George R. R. Martin is not dead
It's true: George Martin, the legendary English music producer who's been hailed as "the fifth Beatle" by no less than Sir Paul McCartney himself, died at the age of 90.

But George R. R. Martin, the New Jersey-born fantasy author best known for his Song of Ice and Fire saga? Yeah, he's still very much alive.

Meanwhile, the stupid people have been getting it wrong:

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That's made me LOL




Sad that he's died but 90 is a very good long life so he's done well