As Years Go By: Marianne Faithfull's Life in Three Recordings
The British singer, who died Jan. 30, had her first hit in 1964 with "As Tears Go By," and returned to the song in 1987 and then again in 2018. In that time, she did a lot of living.
‘I’ve Done Everything I Want to Do and Gone Everywhere I Want to Go’: Remembering Marianne Faithfull
“I’ve done everything I want to do and gone everywhere I want to go,” Faithfull said in 2013, looking back on her monumental, roller-coaster ride of a life. Far more than mere muse or cautionary tale, she was both larger than life and always uniquely herself.
Marianne Faithfull, 'As Tears Go By' singer, dies at 78
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, singer and actress, 1946-2025
In the description of her superb 1994 memoir Faithfull, she was bedevilled by “grotesque contracts, lying, cheating crafty legalisms, mad and bungling managers and barbaric schedules”. Relief of a sort came with entry into the Stones’ inner sanctum.
Mick Jagger, Metallica & More Remember Marianne Faithfull: ‘She Was a Wonderful Friend’
Marianne Faithfull's death has inspired loving tributes from her friends and peers, including Mick Jagger, Metallica, Slash and many more.
From the Archives: Marianne Faithfull’s First Vogue Moment
"Marianne Faithfull, who looks like a small lost angel, has a sharp edge to her tongue..."
Marianne Faithfull Remembered: Jagger and the Stones Pay Tribute
The music world is in mourning following the loss of Marianne Faithfull, an iconic figure whose influence spanned over five decades. Foremost among these are the Rolling Stones, whose history is intertwined with Faithfull.
Marianne Faithfull’s Children: About the Late Artist’s Kids
Marianne Faithfull, the iconic British singer-songwriter, is survived by one child, her son Nicholas. Find out more about her ...
Marianne Faithfull wasn’t just a muse; she was a rock star
As the singer and actress dies aged 78, we celebrate an icon who lived not always well, but with conviction ...
Marianne Faithfull, voice of Britain's Swinging '60s, dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, the wild woman of London's Swinging '60s who survived drug addiction, homelessness, two comas, cancer and ...
Marianne Faithfull, ‘As Tears Go By’ Singer Who Infused Dramatic Depth in Pop, Dead at 78
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter, and actress Marianne Faithfull,” the singer’s rep said in a statement. “Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, ...
Marianne Faithfull Wanted ‘Blood Money’ for The Rolling Stones’ ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’
Marianne Faithfull said she deserved to get "credit" for The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want." ...
Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull's first hit, "As Tears Go By," was recorded when she was just 17 years old after she met with the manager ...
So Long, Marianne Faithfull: The Woman Who Refused to Go Quietly
Here’s a toast to Marianne Faithfull, a true rock & roll legend. Nobody was ever better at being an old rock star, except maybe Leonard Cohen. Yet the difference is that Cohen didn’t release his debut ...
Marianne Faithfull: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards lead tributes to late pop icon
Tributes to Faithfull were lead by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, who co-wrote her debut single “As ...
Marianne Faithfull, 'As Tears Go By' singer and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78
Marianne Faithfull, the songstress who helped spur music's British invasion and was a muse to the Rolling Stones, died ...
Marianne Faithfull’s Health History Before Her Death
The late singer and actress died at the age of 78 in January 2025 after battling several health issues throughout her life.