Marianne Faithfull: Pop icon singer and actress has died
Marianne Faithfull, who was best known for the song, As Tears Go By, has died at the age of 74, a statement from her record label has confirmed
Marianne Faithfull, the voice that captured hearts with "As Tears Go By," has died at 78. A spokesperson delivered a solemn farewell to one of rock and roll's grandest ladies: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull. Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. She will be dearly missed."
Recognised for her impressive contributions to music and film alike, including appearances in 'The Girl on a Motorcycle' and her role on the stage, Faithfull's passing leaves an indelible void.
Lamentably, the instabilities of her life extended into the trials of recent years. In COVID-stricken 2021, Marianne conceded that her circumstances were "really quite desperate" due to the debilitating effects of long COVID and significant financial troubles.
Life during the lockdowns was particularly challenging; she saw key projects and financial opportunities, like a major film deal, collapse before her eyes—a biopic by director Ian Bonhôte detailing the whirlwind of her early life, homelessness, rise to fame, and her storied relationship with Mick Jagger was in the works, featuring Lucy Boynton as Faithfull, which unfortunately did not transpire as a lifeline as hoped. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
British singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull (Image: Getty Images) Lead singer of The Rolling Stones pop group Mick Jagger is met by Marianne Faithful at London's Heathrow Airport as he returns from Brussels. 16th March 1967. (Image: Mirrorpix)On the Broken Record podcast, Marianne voiced her financial worries, saying "I really need the money," and acknowledged how the pandemic had wreaked havoc on her life: "f***ed me up". Even a year on from contracting Covid, she was grappling with prolonged symptoms following a substantial 22-day hospital stint, reports the Mirror.
Reflecting on her severe illness, she shared: "I got so ill, I nearly died." She opened up about her ongoing battle with post-viral syndromes: "I've got what they call long-term Covid."
Post-hospitalisation brought a challenging period, but Marianne was resolute in regaining her vocal prowess. "I've been working on my singing, practicing singing with a friend of mine who plays guitar, because I am really frightened that I wouldn't be able to sing anymore."
Marianne's turbulent personal history included an intermittent relationship with Mick Jagger between 1966 and 1970. The pair intended to call their daughter Corrina, yet tragically Marianne went through a miscarriage at seven months in 1968. This devastation, coupled with Jagger's dalliances and her own growing substance misuse, compounded her struggles.
Her connection with Jagger started serendipitously at London's Indica Gallery, which was under the co-ownership of her then-spouse John Dunbar. This encounter led to her intertwining path with Jagger and her rendition of "As Tears Go By," penned by Jagger, Keith Richards, and Stones' manager Andrew Loog Oldham.
Following the dissolution of her marriage to Dunbar, Marianne found herself amidst the company of Brian Jones and Anita Pallenberg prior to initiating a high-profile relationship with Mick Jagger. Her life was a constant source of media fascination, particularly after the infamous drug raid at Keith Richards' Sussex home in 1967.
Reflecting on those times in a 2008 interview with The Independent, she expressed: "They hurt my feelings, all those busts and harassment. I'm not saying I behaved that well, but I didn't really do anything that terrible either."
Marianne's career saw her sharing the stage with Glenda Jackson in the theatrical rendition of 'Three Sisters' and starring alongside Orson Welles and Oliver Reed in 'I'll Never Forget What'sisname'. The late 60s brought personal challenges: a miscarriage and the loss of custody over her son Nicholas with Dunbar.
Additionally, she was stripped of royalties for her 1969 track 'Sister Morphine' due to concerns from the Stones about potential drug misuse. A heroin addiction led her to experience homelessness on the streets of central London. In a candid 2007 Guardian interview, she recounted: "It's very, very strange to think about it. It was such a degraded moment, to live on a wall and shoot drugs."
She further explained that the ordeal provided a form of escape she sought: "What I needed at that time... It was complete anonymity. I wanted to disappear – and I did."
Marianne made a triumphant return to the music scene with her 1979 album 'Broken English', later reinventing herself as a jazz and blues vocalist with the lauded 'Strange Weather' in 1987, a year that also saw her enter rehab.
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