British singer Marianne Faithfull dies at age 78

British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78, according to the BBC. Faithfull gained fame in the 1960s with her top 10 UK hit single “As Tears Go By,” co-written by Rolling Stones members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

She was Jagger’s partner for several years during the late 1960s, having been discovered as a singer at a Stones’ party. In the mid-1960s, she also had hits with singles like “Come and Stay With Me” and “This Little Bird,” from her first two albums.

She later transitioned to acting, starring in the film “The Girl on a Motorcycle” alongside Alain Delon. In the 1970s, Faithfull faced significant challenges, including heroin addiction and homelessness.

However, she made a comeback in 1979 with the album “Broken English,” which featured her biggest hit in the Netherlands, “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan.” The cause of her death is unknown. Her spokesperson stated in a press release that “Marianne passed away peacefully in London, surrounded by her loving family.

She will be greatly missed.” This report will be updated.

Source: NOS

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