Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. The British music icon's spokesperson announced this to the Mirror. The cause of death was not disclosed, however.
"Surrounded by her beloved family"
BBC shared the official statement: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull. Marianne passed away peacefully today in London surrounded by her beloved family. We will miss her dearly."

Famous for "As Tears Go By"
The play “As Tears Go By” brought her international fame in the 1960s. She also took on more and more film roles during this time.

Long-term treatment due to Corona
After being infected with Corona in April 2020, the then 73-year-old artist recovered only slowly. As she explained in an interview in 2021, she had suffered such lung damage that she would probably no longer be able to sing.

In total, Marianne Faithfull had to spend 22 days in hospital - at the time it was said that the singer would not survive the illness, which is why she was only given palliative care. But she fought her way back. The long-term damage: In addition to severe fatigue and the loss of her short-term memory, she also suffered severe lung damage.

She told the Guardian: "I don't know if I'll ever be able to sing again. Maybe it's over. It would upset me so much if that were the case. But I'm 74. I don't feel cursed or invincible. I just feel human."

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Biography of Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull was a British singer, songwriter and actress who died in London on January 30, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born on December 29, 1946 in Hampstead, London, and began her musical career in the 1960s. She achieved her breakthrough in 1964 with the song "As Tears Go By", written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

In the late 1960s, she was closely associated with the rock music scene, particularly through her relationship with Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones. This connection made her a muse for the band and inspired songs such as "Wild Horses".

Despite her early success, Faithfull struggled with personal challenges, including drug addiction and periods of homelessness. These experiences are reflected in her 1979 album "Broken English," which is considered her comeback and received critical acclaim.

In addition to her music career, Faithfull was also an actress, appearing in various films and theatre productions. Over the course of her life, she published several autobiographical works in which she spoke openly about her ups and downs.

Despite health issues, including hepatitis C, breast cancer, and a bout of COVID-19 in 2020, she remained artistically active into her later years. Her latest album, "She Walks in Beauty," was released in 2021.

Marianne Faithfull leaves behind a rich musical and cultural legacy and will be remembered as one of the defining figures of the 1960s.

Marianne Faithfull died at the age of 78

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