LONDON -- Tributes have been pouring in for George Martin, the man dubbed the "Fifth Beatle," after his death was announced by Ringo Starr on Wednesday morning.
From producer Mark Ronson to Prime Minister David Cameron, the tributes flowed on Twitter, as figures from the music industry and beyond acknowledged the huge contribution Martin made during his long career.
The Recording Academy described him as "one of the most innovative producers of all time," adding that his impact on music is "unparalleled."
Here's how people have been paying their respects.
Our creative community has lost a gifted artist. We remember Sir George Martin. pic.twitter.com/HuqWMIXae2— The GRAMMYs (@TheGRAMMYs) March 9, 2016
Thank you for all your love and kindness George peace and love xx pic.twitter.com/um2hRFB7qF— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) March 9, 2016
Thank you Sir George Martin: the greatest British record producer of all time. We will never stop living in the world you helped create.— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) March 9, 2016
How very sad to wake to the news Sir George Martin has left us. He made my first Bond film sound brilliant!— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) March 9, 2016
Sir George Martin RIP LG x— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) March 9, 2016
Sir George Martin. Gentleman and legend. R.I.P.— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) March 9, 2016
R.I.P. George Martin. I'm so gutted I don't have many words. Thinking of Judy and Giles and family. Love Always, Sean A photo posted by Sean Ono Lennon (@sean_ono_lennon) on Mar 8, 2016 at 9:06pm PST
Sir George Martin was a giant of music - working with the Fab Four to create the world's most enduring pop music.— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) 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
George martin. Wow. People made records that were that good.— Flea (@flea333) 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
No albums before or since have been as creative and magical as the work George Martin did with the Beatles. He gave the world a gift.— David Greenwald (@davidegreenwald) March 9, 2016
i guess this is just how it's gonna go from here on out. slowly losing a generation of the legends. thank you, george martin. #RIP— matt nathanson (@mattnathanson) March 9, 2016
Rest In Peace
George Martin
What a man pic.twitter.com/ERECRiqZKH— BJO'N OFFICIAL (@NightmareBjo) March 9, 2016
#rip George Martin. One of the greatest producers the world has ever known.— chantal claret (@chantalclaret) March 9, 2016
I'm glad he did what he did. https://t.co/Oh3MYWG53f— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) March 9, 2016