Phil Spector, Famed Music Producer and Convicted Murderer, Dead at 81.<br />According to a statement made by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, .<br />Spector died of <br />natural causes <br />on Saturday.<br />In 2009, the famous music producer was convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson.<br />He was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison.<br />Prior to his conviction, Spector produced recordings by The Beatles, Cher, the Ramones, Ike and Tina Turner and more.<br />He was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame
