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

Following the news of iconic British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull’s death, the Rolling Stones have paid tribute to their longtime friend. The band’s official X account posted a throwback video of a young Mick Jagger and Keith Richards performing “As Tears Go By,

Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and actress, passed away at age 78 on January 30, 2025. Her death was confirmed by her spokesperson, who stated that she died peacefully at her home in London, surrounded by her family.