Marianne Faithfull, who died on Thursday at 78, “seemed to touch all the moments,” helping define the look of the 1960s with an influence that is still seen today.
SIR Mick Jagger has paid an emotional tribute to his “beautiful” ex Marianne Faithfull after the singer and actress died aged 78. The Rolling Stones legend said he was
“I’ve done everything I want to do and gone everywhere I want to go,” Faithfull said in 2013, looking back on her monumental, roller-coaster ride of a life. Far more than mere muse or cautionary tale, she was both larger than life and always uniquely herself.
Mick Jagger and his fellow Rolling Stones, as well as Metallica, have all shared tributes to late U.K. singer and actress Marianne Faithfull.
Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and actress, passed away at age 78 on January 30, 2025. Her death was confirmed by her spokesperson, who stated that she died peacefully at her home in London, surrounded by her family.
Tributes to Faithfull were lead by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, who co-wrote her debut single “As Tears Go By”. On Instagram, Jagger posted a series of vintage photographs beginning with one of himself and Faithfull from 1967, when they were dating.
Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star who inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones' greatest songs, has died.
While Mick is known for his legendary vocal skills, his eight children have mostly avoided his musical footsteps with one of his daughters becoming a famous jewellery designer, while another is a budding actress. Meanwhile, one of his sons used to perform in a band, and one ended up in the world of music journalism.
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger has paid tribute to “wonderful friend and beautiful singer” Marianne Faithfull following her death aged 78. He was joined by bandmates Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards, the latter with whom Sir Mick wrote Faithfull’s first single As Tears Go By, which reached number nine in the UK singles chart.
Mick Jagger joined the chorus of emotional tributes made to Marianne Faithfull this week following the news of her death at age 78.
Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones paid tribute to her life. Iconic Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull died on Jan. 30, and her former boyfriend In an Instagram post, Jagger shared a collage of photos, many featuring the two of them. He wrote that she will “always” be remembered.