The Beatles Producer George Martin Passes Away Aged 90

Legendary producer and “the fifth Beatle” George Martin has passed away aged 90.

American sites are reporting a Universal Music Group spokesperson confirmed the news, while no cause of death has been revealed.

The news of Martin's passing gained momentum quickly this afternoon after Ringo Starr tweeted about the loss.

“God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed,” Starr said.

Martin helped shape The Beatles’ sound by assisting them in getting a record deal and contributing to their early works in the ‘60s.

The award-winning industry icon also worked with Cilla, America, Jeff Beck, Cheap Trick, Ella Fitzgerald, Dire Straits, Sting, Meat Loaf and a wealth of other acts over the years.

Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace and love xx pic.twitter.com/um2hRFB7qF

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 9, 2016

God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara George will be missed xxx

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 9, 2016

The legends are really going home! Visionary producer of #TheBeatles, George Martin (1926-2016). pic.twitter.com/X8sVf9iNQ7

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) March 9, 2016

Every time I record at abbey road I geek out and play with the mics sir George Martin used. What an ear, what a life, what a legacy.

— josh groban (@joshgroban) March 9, 2016

I'm gutted. The best producer of all time has passed on. I owe you everything Sir George Martin.… https://t.co/KzDTbz5NKw

— John Feldmann (@JohnFeldy) March 9, 2016

@liamgallagher Sorry for the sad news this morning. Would you like to pay tribute on BBC Breakfast? Please reply or follow & DM us. Thanks.

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) March 9, 2016

George martin. Wow. People made records that were that good.

— Flea (@flea333) March 9, 2016