Marianne Faithfull, the British pop icon known for her remarkable six-decade career, has passed away at the age of 78. Her death was confirmed by a spokesperson, who shared that she died peacefully in London, surrounded by her loving family. Faithfull’s versatile musical career spanned from the classic pop hits of the 1960s to the darker synthpop of Broken English and collaborations with renowned artists such as Nick Cave, Lou Reed, and Warren Ellis.
Faithfull’s influence extended beyond music, making a significant impact on fashion and film. Mick Jagger, her former partner, expressed his sorrow, calling her a “wonderful friend, a beautiful singer, and a great actress” who would always be remembered.
Born in 1946 in London, Faithfull came from a lineage of Austrian nobility. Her breakthrough came as a teenager when Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham arranged for Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to write her debut single “As Tears Go By,” which became a UK Top 10 hit. She went on to secure three other Top 10 singles in 1965, marking the beginning of a legendary career.
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