Marianne Faithfull, the British singer and actress who achieved fame in the 1960s with her chart-topping single "As Tears Go By," has died at 78, a spokesperson said Thursday.

Marianne Faithfull has passed away at the age of 78. She died in London on January 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. Faithfull rose to fame in the 1960s with hits like “As Tears Go By” and became a key figure in rock history,

Faithfull was first discovered at a London party by Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, who introduced her to Jagger and Richards. Faithfull's rendition of "As Tears Go By"