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Marianne Faithfull

British singer and actress (1946–2025).

Born December 29th, 1946 in Hampstead.

Died January 30th, 2025 at 78 years old in London. [ref]

Occupations
actor, film actor, recording artist, singer
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On January 30, 2025, the world lost a beloved and iconic figure in the music industry with the passing of Marianne Faithfull. She was 78 years old. Born in Hampstead, London in 1946, Faithfull had a tumultuous upbringing and left school at the age of 16 to pursue a career in music. She quickly gained recognition as a singer-songwriter and became one of the leading voices of the British Invasion in the 1960s. Faithfull's music career spanned over five decades and she released over 20 albums, with countless hit songs including "As Tears Go By" and "Summer Nights." She was known for her unique and powerful voice, as well as her poetic and introspective lyrics. Aside from her music, Faithfull also made a name for herself as an actress, with notable roles in films such as "Girl on a Motorcycle" and "Irina Palm." She was also a social and cultural icon, influencing fashion and style with her trademark bohemian look. Throughout her life, Faithfull faced various personal struggles, including drug addiction and health issues, but she continued to inspire and connect with her fans through her music and art. Her legacy will live on in her timeless music and in the hearts of those who were touched by her words and melodies. Marianne Faithfull will be dearly missed, but her impact on the world will never be forgotten.

You’ll drift apart, it’s true, but you’ll be out in the open, part of everything alive again. Philip Pullman