The actress and Swinging London "It" girl of the 1960s was the subject of Rolling Stones songs including “Wild Horses” and “Sister Morphine.”

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.