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q news: Remembering 'fifth Beatle' Sir George Martin through music

q news correspondent Mitch Pollock scans the latest arts and entertainment headlines to keep you in the know.
Sir George Martin, the man who guided the Beatles to astounding heights, has died. (Jae C. Hong/The Associated Press)

The music world lost a giant last night. Sir George Martin — a man widely known as the fifth Beatle — has died at the age of 90. Martin is best known as a vital force in the fab four's career and legacy, but his biggest hit of all was the 1997 version of Elton John's "Candle in the Wind".

q news correspondent Mitch Pollock walks us through several musical highlights while reflecting on his life and lasting influence.