World mourns Harrison's death

The world is coming to terms with the death of George Harrison, one of the 20th century's greatest musicians whose years with the Beatles defined an era.

Harrison had fought a lengthy battle with cancer and died at a friend's house in Los Angeles, with wife Olivia and son Dhani by his side.

The 58-year-old was cremated at a private Krishna ceremony and his ashes are expected to be taken to India, the country he developed a fascination with.

Harrison was often remembered as the Fab Four's "quiet one", but he created some of its most memorable anthems, including Here Comes the Sun and the love song Something.

Paul McCartney said: "I'll always love him, he's my baby brother.

"I'll miss him and will always remember that without George it all wouldn't have been possible."

Ringo Starr said: "I loved him very much and I will miss him greatly. We will miss George for his sense of love, his sense of music and his sense of laughter."

And Yoko Ono, widow of John Lennon who was murdered in 1980, said: "His life was magical and we all felt we had shared a little bit of it by knowing him. Thank you George, it was grand knowing you."

Harrison had battled various forms of cancer for years. He believed it stemmed from his cigarette smoking and there were frequent rumours about his worsening condition.