British singer, songwriter, and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 81. Faithfull was a prominent figure during the British Invasion of the 1960s and was known for her collaboration with the Rolling Stones, particularly on their hit song 'As Tears Go By'.
The singer, songwriter and actress was one of the most prominent female voices of the 1960s British Invasion.📺 24/7 Chicago news stream: Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are
"Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. She will be dearly missed."She said then that the cancer had been detected early and was confident she'd have many more years to come.
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