Legendary British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has passed away at the age of 78. Her spokesperson confirmed that she died peacefully in London, surrounded by her family. Faithfull was a defining figure of the 1960s and 70s, leaving behind a lasting legacy in music and pop culture.
Faithfull rose to fame in 1964 with As Tears Go By, a song written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. She went on to release 21 solo albums, including the critically acclaimed Broken English in 1979. Beyond music, she was known for her acting career and her turbulent relationship with Jagger.
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Her life was marked by both artistic success and personal struggles. Faithfull battled heroin addiction and lived on the streets of London in the early 1970s before making a remarkable comeback. Her final album, She Walks in Beauty, was released in 2021 after she recovered from COVID-19.
Mick Jagger led the tributes, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of his “wonderful friend.” Faithfull’s contributions to music and culture will be remembered for generations.
