The death of singer Marianne Faithfull at the age of 78 means the loss of "not just a fiercely unique talent, but the stored knowledge of a generation", Nick Cave has said

Marianne Faithfull, who died this week, only acknowledged the beauty that saw her charm three Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix in her later years.

A unique chanteuse, a chronicler of her era and once proclaimed the most beautiful woman of her generation, Marianne Faithfull was the Crown Princess of Swinging London.

The Hampstead born singer and actress lived an incredible life of highs and lows, influencing a number of music icons as well as topping charts with her own smash hits

Marianne Faithfull's life was one of the most colourful in rock and roll history, she dated Sir Mick Jagger and inspired some of the Rolling Stones' most iconic songs

The wit and wisdom of Marianne Faithfull, who has sadly died at 78

The music star was also an electrifying screen presence, from The Girl on a Motorcycle to Marie AntoinetteMarianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted asOn the screen and also in life, Marianne Faithfull experienced something similar to her contemporary Anita Pallenberg – the condescension of being treated like an icon or a muse. Maybe her very real success in music ruled her out of a serious acting career in the eyes of some, but Faithfull for a while occupied the epicentre of the late-60s pop culture zeitgeist, for an intense flashbulb moment she found herself in the overlapping worlds of music, movies and the explodingly important world of celebrity itself.The famous photograph of her in 1967 on a couch between Alain Delon and Mick Jagger absolutely captures her magnetism: Delon is entranced by her, Jagger (her boyfriend) is jealous, looking grumpily down: she and Delon were starring toge...

The ‘As Tears Go By’ singer has died at the age of 78

Marianne Faithfull has died peacefully in London, a statement on behalf of her family said on Thursday night, with tributes being led by her former partner Sir Mick Jagger

The singer was best known for songs such as As Tears Go By and Come And Stay With Me.

The singer, who had a long relationship with Sir Mick Jagger at the height of her fame, also carved out a career as an actress.

The late singer made her share of bad decisions – but someone this artistically adventurous and unafraid was never going to have an ordinary life• News: Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78It is difficult to think of a moment in pop history less receptive to a 1960s icon relaunching their career than in 1979. At that point, British rock and pop resolutely inhabited a world shaped by punk: it was the year of 2-Tone and Tubeway Army’s Are ‘Friends’ Electric?, of Ian Dury at No 1 and Blondie releasing the bestselling album of the year. And it was a central tenet of punk that the 1960s and their attendant “culture freaks” were, as Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren put it: “fucking disgusting vampiric the most narcissistic generation there has ever been,” and that the decade’s famous names should no longer be afforded the kind of awed reverence they had enjoyed for most of the 70s. “No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones,” as the Clash had sung.And yet Marian...

Marianne started her musical journey in 1964, recording 'As Tears Go By', a song penned by Rolling Stones stars Mick, Keith Richards, and their manager Andrew Loog Oldham.

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The actress and singer, who shot to fame in the 1960s, died on Thursday.

Model Sadie Frost has paid tribute to her friend Marianne Faithfull following her devastating death which was announced on Thursday night

Gered Mankowitz is the man behind some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest photos. He recalls shooting Marianne Faithfull, Jimi Hendrix and more

Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger was joined by bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood who also shared their thoughts.

He was joined by bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood who also paid tribute

Marianne Faithfull's iconic Absolutely Fabulous cameo has resurfaced following the singer's death.

Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by former boyfriend Sir Mick

Marianne Faithfull, Musician, Muse and Symbol of ’60s London, Dies at 78  WWD

Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by former boyfriend Sir Mick Jagger

Tributes have poured in for the star whose hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by The Rolling Stones ' Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Tributes have poured in for the star whose hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by The Rolling Stones ' Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Faithfull’s hits included As Tears Go By, which was written by former boyfriend Sir Mick Jagger

Singer and actor made headlines for her romance with Mick Jagger but proved herself as an artist in her own right, as well as a survivor who prevailed over tabloid scrutiny, addiction, an eating disorder and cancer

Iconic singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull has passed away age 78 after living a very colourful life, the talented star passed away peacefully in the company of her family

Marianne Faithfull, best known for the song As Tears Go By and often dubbed as one of Rock and Roll's Greatest Women , has died aged 78, a spokesperson has announced