Legendary singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind a remarkable legacy

that shaped music, film, and theatre for over six decades. Tributes from artists and fans worldwide honor

her as one of the most influential voices of her generation — a woman whose art reflected both vulnerability and strength.

Born on December 29, 1946, in Hampstead, London, Faithfull came from an aristocratic family — her father a British Army officer,

her mother a ballerina of Austro-Hungarian descent. She was discovered at a Rolling Stones party in 1964, launching her career with the haunting hit

“As Tears Go By,” written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The song made her an icon of the 1960s, blending ethereal beauty with emotional depth.

Though she faced personal hardships and career struggles, Faithfull continually reinvented herself, earning acclaim for her raw, mature sound and poetic

storytelling. Albums such as Broken English (1979), Before the Poison (2004), and Give My Love to London (2014) cemented her as a bold and enduring artist.

More than a performer, Marianne Faithfull embodied resilience, authenticity, and artistic courage

— a timeless voice that will continue to echo through generations.