Overview

• Marianne Faithfull, a trailblazing singer, songwriter, and actress, passed away at the age of 78, as confirmed by her family on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
• Faithfull first rose to fame in the 1960s with the Rolling Stones' song 'As Tears Go By,' becoming a muse and collaborator for the band while navigating a tumultuous personal life.
• Her 1979 album 'Broken English' marked a powerful comeback, redefining her as a pioneering voice in alternative rock and a symbol of resilience in the music industry.
• Throughout her life, Faithfull faced significant personal and health challenges, including addiction, homelessness, and battles with breast cancer, hepatitis C, and a severe bout with COVID-19 in 2020.
• In her later years, she continued to create art, releasing an album of spoken-word poetry set to music, titled 'She Walks in Beauty,' as a testament to her enduring creative spirit.