Marianne Faithfull, an icon of British rock in the 1960s whose career went on to stretch seven decades, is dead at 78. Faithfull died “peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family,” a spokesperson told the BBC.

The late Marianne Faithfull had a four year relationship with Mick Jagger. It's been announced this week that musician Marianne has died, aged 78. The news has prompted tributes and renewed interest into her life and career, which included a romance with Rolling Stones member Mick in the 1960s.

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MARIANNE Faithfull, who famously dated The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger, has died aged 78. The singer, well known for her song As Tears Go By was in a relationship with the rock frontman from

Tributes to Faithfull were lead by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, who co-wrote her debut single “As Tears Go By”. On Instagram, Jagger posted a series of vintage photographs beginning with one of himself and Faithfull from 1967, when they were dating.

SIR Mick Jagger has paid an emotional tribute to his “beautiful” ex Marianne Faithfull after the singer and actress died aged 78. The Rolling Stones legend said he was

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,” the singer’s rep said in a statement. “Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family.”

Legendary English singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. Her spokesperson confirmed the news in a statement. ‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,’ it began, as per the BBC.

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78.A statement released by her spokesperson said she died “peacefully” on Thursday in London in the company of her family.Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By,

Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger was joined by bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood who also shared their thoughts.

Mick Jagger joined the chorus of emotional tributes made to Marianne Faithfull this week following the news of her death at age 78.