Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78, a spokesperson has said.
Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by The Rolling Stones’ Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
In addition to her music career, Faithfull also acted in films including The Girl on a Motorcycle, as well as theatre productions.
A statement 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.’
Marianne Faithfull, pictured here in April 2016, has died at the age of 78, it has been announced
She starred in the 1960s film Girl On A Bicycle as well as enjoying chart success as a singer
Marianne Faithfull, pictured here in 1967, has hits such as Come And Stay With Me
Her other hits in the 1960s included As Tears Go By – co-written by her then-boyfriend Mick Jagger (the couple are pictured together in Sydney in July 1969)