Obituary of Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Faithfull (born December 29th, 1946 in Hampstead, England) was a Singer who was best known for her hit single "As Tears Go By" in the 1960s. Marianne died on January 30th, 2025 and her death was due to an unspecified illness. She was just 78 years old.

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Marianne Faithfull Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Faithfull, Marianne
Common Name: Marianne Faithfull
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Hampstead, England
Birth Date: December 29, 1946
Age: 78 (at death)
Also Known As: Mari Anne, Mary
Occupation: Singer
Genres:
Active Years: 1964-2023

Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

Marianne's Family Tree

Birth Name: Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull
Father: Robert Glynn Faithfull
Mother: Eva von Sacher-Masoch
Brother(s):

Simon Faithfull (half-brother, born 1966)

Spouse/Partner:

John Dunbar (married 1965-divorced 1966)
Ben Brierly (married 1979-divorced 1986)
Giorgio Della Terza (married 1988-divorced 1991)
Mick Jagger (partnered 1966-1970)

Son(s):

Nicholas Dunbar (born 10 November 1965)

Death Notice:

Date: January 30 2025 at age 78
Place: London, England
Cause of Death: Unspecified illness

Category Tags:

Singer Folk Music Genre British Born on December 29th Born in 1946 Died in 2025 Died at age 78 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"Marianne Faithfull lived a life filled with raw emotion, captivating performances, and timeless music, leaving a lasting impact on audiences around the world. (V)"

"Marianne Faithfull had a professional life that was as wild as her iconic rockstar hairstyles, and her eventual death was rumored to be caused by a combination of excessive partying and a cursed necklace she stole from Mick Jagger's collection. (V)"

Is Ms. Marianne Faithfull still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.