The actress and Swinging London "It" girl of the 1960s was the subject of Rolling Stones songs including “Wild Horses” and “Sister Morphine.”
Marianne Faithfull died on Thursday in London at the age of 78. LOS ANGELES - Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star who helped write some of the Rolling Stones’ greatest songs, has died. She was 78 years old. Faithfull passed away on Thursday in London, her music promotion company, Republic Media, said.
She was in a relationship with Mick Jagger and was considered the "muse" of the Rolling Stones - She was known for hits such as "As Tears Go By", as well as for roles like in the film "The Girl On A M
Singer and actor made headlines for her romance with Mick Jagger but proved herself as an artist in her own right, as well as a survivor who prevailed over tabloid scrutiny, addiction, an eating disor
Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star, muse, and old soul who inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones' greatest songs and endured as a torch singer and survivor of the lifestyle she once embodied,
Her admirers included Beck, Billy Corgan, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey, although her history would always be closely tied to the Rolling Stones and to the years she dated Mick Jagger, epitomising 'Swinging London'.
The "Broken English" singer leaves behind a legacy in music, film, and fashion that spanned over half a century.
Marianne Faithfull, who died today at 78, was crucial to the story of the Rolling Stones. Discovered by producer Andrew Loog Oldham at a party for the band, she later dated Mick Jagger from 1966 to 1970 and inspired him to write songs including “Wild Horses” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.
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