Mick Jagger mourns the loss of Marianne Faithfull: An icon leaves us!

Mick Jagger mourns the loss of Marianne Faithfull: An icon leaves us!

On January 30, 2025 there are sad news from the music world: Marianne Faithfull died in London at the age of 78. This was confirmed by a spokesman. The exact reason for her death has not yet been announced, but it was reported that she died "peacefully" with her family. The British singer and actress leaves an impressive legacy that extends over five decades.

Faithfull was born in London in 1946. Her father, a British spy and literary professor, and her mother, an Austrian baroness and former ballet dancer, shaped her creative streak. At the age of only 17 it was discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham, the manager of the Rolling Stones. She celebrated her first great success in 1964 with the publication of "As Tears Go by", a song she wrote together with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. This laid the foundation for a career that made it an icon of the British invasion in the USA.

a career full of ups and downs

FAITHFULL experienced a meticulous climb in the 1960s. Her debut album, which was published in 1965, gave her several top ten hits. In the same year she married the artist John Dunbar and got a son, Nicholas. But the relationship with Mick Jagger caused a sensation in the media and had a lasting impact on their lives. The drug problems that they plagued particularly in the 1970s led to homelessness and the loss of custody for their son.

her fight against drug addiction was lengthy, but she managed to become clean from 1985. In 1979 she celebrated a Comeback with the much -praised album "Broken English". In the following years she worked with numerous artists and successfully continued her music career. Her last album "She Walks in Beauty" was released in 2021.

grief and honors

The news of Faithfull's death triggered great grief from her former companions. Mick Jagger paid tribute to the iconic artist and described her as a wonderful friend, singer and actress. He posted several photos of Faithfull on his social media channels and expressed his grief of her death. Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood also regret her. Richards, who wrote together with Jagger "As Tears Go by", said that he would miss Faithfull very much.

Marianne Faithfull was not only known for her music, but also for her roles in films and plays, including her memorable representation in "Absolutely Fabulous". Her life story was shaped by tragedies and comebacks, but her artistic vision and her influence on music will be remembered. An obituary that reflects her life and work can be seen as an appreciation for the many ups and downs of a remarkable artist. The Rolling Stones even published an old video in which Jagger sings the song "As Tears Go by" to honor their achievements.