Marianne Faithfull, who has died at the age of 78, was in a four year relationship with Mick Jagger in the 1960s, with the pair sharing a number of ups and downs.

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.

The pop icon and celebrated torch singer Marianne Faithfull has died. The blonde, voluptuous Faithfull was an international celebrity before age 20 when she covered one of the first songs written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards,

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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.

Legendary English singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. Her spokesperson confirmed the news in a statement. ‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,’ it began, as per the BBC.

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, who enjoyed a romantic relationship with Faithfull in the 1960s, also paid tribute. Writing on X, he said, "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."

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,” the singer’s rep said in a statement. “Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family.”

Singer Marianne Faithfull, who famously dated Mick Jagger and rebooted her career after it was nearly derailed by drug addiction, has died.

A fresh-faced singer and Mick Jagger’s muse in the 1960s, she went on to experience more than her share of hard times before emerging triumphant.

In light of the passing of Marianne Faithfull, Mick Jagger has come forward with a tribute to his former friend and romantic partner who died aged 78.