Born January 1926

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Sir George Martin, the British record producer also known as the Fifth Beatle, has died. He was 90.

His hits included “Release Me” and “Crazy Arms.”

She survived several strokes to continue acting.

His anything-for-a-chuckle career was built on 20,000 pies to the face.

He was married to 1950s sex siren Jayne Mansfield.