Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star, muse, and survivor of the 1960s, has died at the age of 78. Faithfull passed away peacefully in London, surrounded by her loving family. She was a celebrity before turning 17 and was known for her raw, explicit music and her tumultuous relationship with Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones.
Faithfull was born in London and began her music career in the early 1960s, singing in folk clubs and recording with the Rolling Stones. She became a muse for the band, inspiring songs such as “As Tears Go By” and “Let’s Spend the Night Together.” Her music was often raw and emotional, reflecting her experiences with drug addiction and her struggles with her personal life.
In addition to her music, Faithfull was known for her acting career, appearing in films such as “Made in U.S.A.” and “The Girl from Nagasaki.” She was also a regular on the London art scene, attending parties and events with her friends and fellow artists.
Faithfull’s personal life was marked by struggles with addiction and relationships. She was married three times and had a son with her estranged husband, John Dunbar. She also dated Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, among others.
Throughout her life, Faithfull was known for her unique voice and her ability to capture the emotions of her experiences in her music. She will be remembered as a true original, a survivor of the 1960s, and a legend of the music industry.