Marianne Faithfull, 'As Tears Go By' Singer and Rolling Stones Muse, Dies at 78

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Marianne Faithfull, Chanteuse of Survival, Is Dead at 78

In addition to the more than 20 albums she released, Ms. Faithfull contributed lyrics, or inspiration, for some classic Rolling Stones songs.

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Marianne Faithfull, ‘As Tears Go By’ Singer, Dies at 78

Vocalist Marianne Faithfull, whose 1960s sojourn as a swinging London pop star was succeeded by a striking punk-era artistic rebirth, died Thursday.

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Beloved pop singer and actress Marianne Faithfull dies aged 78

"It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull," a spokesperson for Ms Faithfull said.

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Marianne Faithfull Dies: Singer, Actor And Rolling Stones Muse Was 78

Marianne Faithfull was born in Hampstead, London, on December 29, 1946. She was the daughter of an Austro-Hungarian nobleman. Her debut album was a commercial success, especially in the U.S. Her death was reported by the BBC.

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BREAKING: Marianne Faithfull Dead — Leading Light of Swinging Sixties Who Bedded Mick Jagger and Overcame Addiction, Eating Disorder and Cancer Passes Away Aged 78

Faithfull's breakthrough came in 1964 with the hit single As Tears Go By, written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Rolling Stones' manager Andrew Loog Oldham. Born on December 29, 1946, in Hampstead, London, Faithfull rose to fame in the 1960s as a pop sensation.

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Pop icon Marianne Faithfull dies aged 78

Pop icon best known for classic As Tears Go By dies as tributes pour in. A statement said: 'It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull' She starred in the 1960s film Girl On A Bicycle as well as theatre productions.

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Marianne Faithfull, rock ’n' roll chanteuse and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull, the singer, actress, steely-eyed ‘It’ girl of Swinging ‘60s London, has died. She was 78 and previously had been suffering from the long-term effects of a nearly fatal infection in 2020. “She will be dearly missed,” a spokesperson said.

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Inside Marianne Faithfull's relationship with Mick Jagger as singer dies at 78

Marianne skyrocketed to fame in 1964 when she was just 16-years-old at a party for the band. She was discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham and would go on to become recognised as one of the most original British female singer-songwriters. Her romance with Jagger reportedly helped to inspire the Rolling Stones classic Sympathy for the Devil.

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Marianne Faithfull, star of the Sixties with big natural talent and a self-destructive streak

Marianne Faithfull was just 17 when she went to London and took her place among the ranks of Rolling Stones groupies. Her remarkable looks soon earned her promotion to protégée. ‘You wanted to seduce her, to protect her... She was everything you could want in a woman that you couldn’t possibly have’

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Marianne Faithfull, Legendary U.K. Pop & Rock Singer, Dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. She was a British singer, songwriter, actress and iconic figure of the 1960s. Her song "As Tears Go By" was co-penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. A cause of death has yet to be revealed.

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Tributes paid as icon Marianne Faithfull dies, age 78: "She will bedearlymissed"

Faithfull was a key figure in the ‘Swinging London’ arts and music scene in the 1960s. She is remembered for hits including ‘As Tears Go By’ and for her roles on stage and screen. The news was confirmed on Thursday evening (January 30) by her spokesperson.

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Marianne Faithfull, '60s icon and evolving pop star, has died at 78

Marianne Faithfull was an icon of London's fertile 1960s music scene. Her take on "As Tears Go By" reached the top 10 of the U.K. singles chart in 1964. She followed up that success in 1965 with two separate full-lengths: a pop-leaning self-titled effort.

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Iconic 'As Tears Go By' singer Marianne Faithfull dies at 78

Faithfull's best-known song, "As Tears Go By," spent nine weeks on the Billboard charts in late 1964 and early 1965. In 2006, Faithfull revealed that she had breast cancer. She said then that the cancer had been detected early and was confident she'd have many more years to come.

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Marianne Faithfull, ‘As Tears Go By’ Singer, Dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull died Thursday in London, her family said. She was 78. Her career was curtailed in the 1970s by heroin addiction, alcoholism and homelessness. She forged a dramatic comeback in 1979 with the album Broken English. In 2011, she was awarded the Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

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Marianne Faithfull, Grammy-nominated singer and actress, dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. She was known for hits like "As Tears Go By" and "This Little Bird" A cause of death was not disclosed. The singer was nominated for a Grammy for her work in the 1960s and 1970s.

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