The singer, who died on Thursday at 78, spent decades in the spotlight exercising a very specific and subversive power.

The musical career of Marianne Faithfull, who died today at 78, is as seasoned and diverse as her inimitable voice. Here are 10 highlights.

Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger has paid tribute to “wonderful friend and beautiful singer” Marianne Faithfull following her death aged 78. He was joined by bandmates Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards, the latter with whom Sir Mick wrote Faithfull’s first single As Tears Go By, which reached number nine in the UK singles chart.

The Swinging Sixties star turned punk rock and cabaret legend reinvented herself several times throughout her eventful life.

Singer Marianne Faithfull, who famously dated Mick Jagger and rebooted her career after it was nearly derailed by drug addiction, has died.

Marianne Faithfull, British singer, songwriter, actress and iconic figure of the 1960s, has died. She was 78 years old. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,

Multi-hyphenate entertainer Marianne Faithfull has died. She was 78 years old. The BBC reported her spokesperson confirmed her death, in a statement that read she “passed away peacefully in London today,

Faithfull was best known for songs that included UK Top 10 hit ‘As Tears Go By’ and starring roles in films including 1968’s ‘The Girl On A Motorcycle.

Born in London in 1946, Faithfull got her break when she caught the eye of Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham at a party in 1964. “He asked me, ‘Can you sing?’ And I

Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and actress, passed away at age 78 on January 30, 2025. Her death was confirmed by her spokesperson, who stated that she died peacefully at her home in London, surrounded by her family.

Following the news of iconic British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull’s death, the Rolling Stones have paid tribute to their longtime friend. The band’s official X account posted a throwback video of a young Mick Jagger and Keith Richards performing “As Tears Go By,