Marianne Faithfull death: Leading light of the Swinging Sixties dies aged 78
Singer and actor made headlines for her romance with Mick Jagger but proved herself as an artist in her own right, as well as a survivor who prevailed over tabloid scrutiny, addiction, an eating disorder and cancer
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Marianne Faithfull, the English rock singer who became one of the leading female artists of the British Invasion during the Swinging Sixties, has died aged 78.
The news was confirmed by her spokesperson, who said in a statement: "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."
