'Fifth Beatle' George Martin dies aged 90

LOS ANGELES/LONDON (Reuters) - George Martin, known as "the fifth Beatle" for his work in shaping the band that became one of the world's most influential music forces, has died at the age of 90. "I’m so sad to hear the news of the passing of dear George Martin," Beatle Paul McCartney said in a statement on Wednesday. "If anyone earned the title of the fifth Beatle it was George." A statement from Martin's family confirmed he had died peacefully at his home on Tuesday evening.