Singer Marianne Faithfull dies at 78 : Cause of Death ?
Marianne Faithful sings ‘As Tears Go By’ in Jean-Luc Godard’s 1966 film ‘Made in U.S.A.’
Singer who transcended “it girl” status in the 1960s for a stunning second act as a singer-songwriter, has died at age 78.
Singer Marianne Faithfull, one of the most prominent female voices of the British Invasion..
Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star, muse, libertine 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.
Singer Marianne Faithfull dies
Paying tribute, Jagger described Faithfull as “a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress,” saying he was “so saddened”.
I am so saddened to hear of the death of Marianne Faithfull. She was so much part of my life for so long. She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress. She will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/aFAu1TwNTO
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) January 30, 2025
Marianne Faithfull Cause of death?
The singer had previously suffered multiple health problems, including bulimia, breast cancer and emphysema caused by decades of smoking.
His bandmate Keith Richards posted that he was “so sad” following Faithfull’s death, adding that he “will miss her”.
A spokesperson 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.”
Who was Singer Marianne?
Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (29 December 1946 – 30 January 2025) was an English singer and actress.
She achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her UK top 5 single “As Tears Go By” and became one of the lead female artists during the British Invasion in the United States.
Faithfull received the World Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 Women’s World Awards, and in 2011 she was made a Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the government of France.
In 1999, Faithfull ranked 25th on VH1’s 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll.
R.I.P.🕊️
Marianne Faithfull – As Tears Go By (1965)
pic.twitter.com/dmQdZenuch— Shanty. (@good_rid_dance) January 30, 2025
Rest in peace
Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Marianne Faithfull – As Tears Go By (1965)
Rest in Peace 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/iorRJqcaxf
— 🎸 Rock History 🎸 (@historyrock_) January 30, 2025