The American prison services announced on Sunday the death of American music producer Phil Spector at the age of 81.

Known for being behind hits like the Beatles' "Let it be" album, Phil Spector was jailed for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson.

Legendary American music producer Phil Spector died of a "natural death" at the age of 81 on Saturday, the California Prison Department said in a statement on Sunday.

Producer with innovative methods, at the helm behind hits like the Beatles album "Let It Be", Phil Spector was imprisoned for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson in 2003.

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