Marianne Faithfull, an icon of British rock in the 1960s whose career went on to stretch seven decades, is dead at 78. Faithfull died “peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family,” a spokesperson told the BBC.

Mick Jagger joined the chorus of emotional tributes made to Marianne Faithfull this week following the news of her death at age 78.

Faithfull was a beautiful pop star at the height of the ’60s rock era, known across the world for her hits (notably the classic ballad “As Tears Go By”) and her boyfriend, Rolling Stone Mick Jagger. A few years later, she was a homeless drug addict.

The late Marianne Faithfull had a four year relationship with Mick Jagger. It's been announced this week that musician Marianne has died, aged 78. The news has prompted tributes and renewed interest into her life and career, which included a romance with Rolling Stones member Mick in the 1960s.

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 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

Although Marianne Faithfull and Mick Jagger were the 'It' couple of the 'Swinging Sixties', she wishes she got with Jimi Hendrix instead. Read here.

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

Faithfull was a pop star, part of British rock royalty. The lows began with her use of narcotics and ended with time spent as a homeless junkie.

The actress and Swinging London "It" girl of the 1960s was the subject of Rolling Stones songs including “Wild Horses” and “Sister Morphine.”

MARIANNE Faithfull, who famously dated The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger, has died aged 78. The singer, well known for her song As Tears Go By was in a relationship with the rock frontman from