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Man known as The Fifth Beatle is dead

Tourists imitate the cover of The Beatles' Abbey Road album (AAP)

Tourists imitate the cover of The Beatles' Abbey Road album (AAP) Source: Tourists imitate the cover of The Beatles' Abbey Road album (AAP)

The surviving members of The Beatles have paid tribute to the late British music producer George Martin, who helped the legendary pop band achieve international success. The man fondly known as "The Fifth Beatle" has died at the age of 90. Paul McCartney has described him as a second father and a true friend. Ringo Starr has thanked the man for what he called his love and kindness and says he will be missed.



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