Faithfull was known for her 1960’s hits including “As Tears Go By” which was written by The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, whom she also famously dated. S

Marianne Faithfull, the songstress who helped spur music's British invasion and was a muse to the Rolling Stones, died Thursday at 78.

“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.”

The legendary singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull died Thursday at the age of 78 at her home in London. Dubbed one of the best singers of all time, Rolling Stone described Faithfull as an artist “who transcended ‘it girl’ status in the Sixties with a stunning second act as a singer-songwriter of earned hard wisdom.”

Marianne Faithfull, an icon of 1960s British rock 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.

The Swinging Sixties star turned punk rock and cabaret legend reinvented herself several times throughout her eventful life.

Multi-hyphenate entertainer Marianne Faithfull has died. She was 78 years old. The BBC reported her spokesperson confirmed her death, in a statement that read she “passed away peacefully in London today,

Marianne Faithfull, who during the Swinging '60s in London was a muse to the Rolling Stones and David Bowie, died today in London.

The musical career of Marianne Faithfull, who died today at 78, is as seasoned and diverse as her inimitable voice. Here are 10 highlights.

Grammy nominated musician Marianne Faithfull, known for tracks like "As Tears Go By," has passed away at the age of 78.

Her career spanned decades, marked by iconic songs like "As Tears Go By" and her influential album "Broken English."