Singer Marianne Faithfull dies at the age of 78
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78.
A spokesperson said: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull.
"Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family.
"She will be dearly missed."
She was best known for her 60s hit As Tears Go By, written by The Rolling Stones' Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Faithfull also starred in films including The Girl on a Motorcycle and Irina Palm, for which she was nominated for a European Film Award for Best Actress.
In recent years, she provided voice work for the 2021 remake of Dune and 2023's Wild Summon.
Born in 1946, Faithfull started her singing career in 1964 after being discovered by the Stones' manager Andrew Loog Oldham.
Her self-titled debut album was released a year later, with As Tears Go By reaching number nine on the UK singles chart.
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