She was a figure out of fiction, right down to her Jane Austen name. The daughter of a baroness and a British major (a spy during World War II), Marianne Faithfull — who died this week at 78 — was discovered by the Rolling Stones’ manager, Andrew Loog Oldham, at a record release party in
A unique chanteuse, a chronicler of her era and once proclaimed the most beautiful woman of her generation, Marianne Faithfull – who has died aged 78 – was the Crown Princess of Swinging London. But she has never able to truly escape her role at the centre of rock’s most lurid story involving Mick Jagger,
Sir Mick Jagger has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his former girlfriend Marianne Faithfull following her death at the age of 78. The Swinging Sixties pop icon and actress died peacefully in London today, her spokesperson has said. Posting on X, Sir Mick wrote: ‘I am so saddened to hear of the death of Marianne Faithfull.
Marianne Faithfull, the singer, actress, steely-eyed “It” girl of Swinging ‘60s London and subject of numerous Rolling Stones songs including “Wild Horses” and “Sister Morphine,” opened her 1994 autobiography with a disclaimer: “Never apologize, never explain — didn’t we always say that? Well, I haven’t and I don’t.” Faithfull, who once described herself as “the
By AIDAN RADNEDGE Published: 13:24 EST, 30 January 2025 | Updated: 13:38 EST, 30 January 2025 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
Getty Images Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78, her spokesperson has said. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,” a statement said. “Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. “She will
BBC Items from Amy Winehouse’s archives – including handwritten lyrics and a personalised bowling shirt – are being auctioned by Sotheby’s, as part of its inaugural popular culture auction. Singer Marianne Faithfull is also selling items from her personal collection, including Chanel jackets gifted by Karl Lagerfeld, a signed expired British passport and a black