Marianne Faithfull, Rolling Stones Muse and British Pop Icon, Dies at 78
British singer-songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull, renowned for her collaboration with the Rolling Stones and her influential solo career, has passed away peacefully in London at age 78, according to her promotion company Republic Media.
Marianne Faithfull, singer, dies at 78
Photo Credit: Marianne Faithfull by A. Vente, 1966 / CC by 3.0
Rising to fame at age 16, Faithfull's breakthrough came with the 1964 hit "As Tears Go By," written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Her relationship with the Rolling Stones proved both creatively fruitful and personally challenging, inspiring numerous classics including "Wild Horses," "Sister Morphine," and "You Can't Always Get What You Want."
Her romantic relationship with Mick Jagger from 1966 to 1970 placed her at the center of "Swinging London." However, a high-profile drug bust in 1967 led to tabloid notoriety that affected her reputation for years to come.
The late 1960s brought personal struggles, including heroin addiction and homelessness. However, Faithfull demonstrated remarkable resilience, making a celebrated comeback with her 1979 album "Broken English."
Beyond music, Faithfull built a successful acting career, appearing in notable productions including "Marie Antoinette," "The Girl On a Motorcycle," and the TV series "Absolutely Fabulous." Her distinctive soft alto voice and interpretations of songs like "Come Stay with Me" and "Summer Nights" solidified her place in music history.
Mick Jagger paid tribute on Instagram, stating: "She was so much a part of my life for so long. She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer, and a great actress."
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