Sir George helped The Beatles achieve global success as the head of the Parlophone record label after hearing their demo tape in 1962.
Starr, 75, tweeted: “God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love Ringo and Barbara. George will be missed.”
He captioned a picture of the Fab Four and Sir George with the phrase: “Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace and love.”
Sean Ono Lennon, son of John and Yoko, also paid tribute, saying: "I`m so gutted I don`t have many words."
George Martin dead: `Fifth Beatle` record producer dies aged 90, says Ringo Starr
09 March 2016
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Sir George Martin, the record producer known as the "Fifth Beatle", has died aged 90, Ringo Starr has said on Twitter.
