Faithfull was first discovered at a London party by Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, who introduced her to Jagger and Richards. Faithfull's rendition of "As Tears Go By"

Marianne Faithfull, the British singer best known for hits like “As Tears Go By” and “Broken English,” has passed away at the age of 78. Rising to fame in the 1960s, she became a defining figure of the Swinging London era and left a lasting imprint on rock music.

Faithfull played herself in Jean-Luc Godard’s 1966 movie “Made in U.S.A.,” starring Anna Karina, and made her debut onstage co-starring in Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” with Glenda Jackson. She starred alongside Alain Delon in the 1968 film “The Girl on a Motorcycle,” and worked with other heavy hitters including Orson Welles and Oliver Reed.

Singer Marianne Faithfull, one of the most prominent female voices of the British Invasion, died Thursday in London, her spokesperson said. The “As Tears Go By” singer was 78. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer,

Marianne Faithfull, best known for the song As Tears Go By and often dubbed as one of Rock and Roll's Greatest Women , has died aged 78, a spokesperson has announced

Marianne Faithfull's first hit, "As Tears Go By," was recorded when she was just 17 years old after she met with the manager of the Rolling Stones at a party.

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, the songstress who helped spur music's British invasion and was a muse to the Rolling Stones, died Thursday at 78.

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. A spokesperson for Faithfull confirmed to Fox News Digital she died peacefully in London, surrounded by loving family.

Faithfull was known for her 1960’s hits including “As Tears Go By” which was written by The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, whom she also famously dated. S