In Pictures: Marianne Faithfull became one of the faces of 1960s pop scene

by PA 30 January 2025

Marianne Faithfull was an accomplished actress, singer and songwriter who burst onto the scene at the height of what is often called the Swinging 60s.

In the early years of her fame she was closely associated with the Rolling Stones and had a top 10 hit with As Tears Go By, which was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

A long relationship with the future Sir Mick ensured she was never out of the headlines especially when a famous drugs bust led to a court case.

Marianne Faithfull at the British Song Contest Festival at Brighton in 1965 — Marianne Faithfull at the British Song Contest Festival at Brighton in 1965 (PA)

Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull as they leave Battersea Heliport in 1967 — Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull as they leave Battersea Heliport in 1967 (PA)

Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull on their way to Marlborough Street Court in 1967 on a charge of possessing cannabis — Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull on their way to Marlborough Street Court in 1967 on a charge of possessing cannabis (PA)

As an actress, she worked with the likes of Britt Ekland, Orson Welles and Glenda Jackson.

She successfully overcame drug issues and also saw off breast cancer in 2006.

Britt Ekland (left) and Marianne Faithfull rehearsing in Britt’s flat in 1971 for their parts in August Stringberg’s powerful drama The Stronger — Britt Ekland (left) and Marianne Faithfull rehearsing in Britt’s flat in 1971 for their parts in August Stringberg’s powerful drama The Stronger in which both are in love with the same man (PA)

Marianne Faithfull at the 1998 Empire Awards in Piccadilly, London (Adam Butler/PA)

Marianne Faithfull performs during Here, There and Everywhere, a 1999 charity concert in memory of Sir Paul McCartney’s late wife Linda, at London’s Royal Albert Hall — Marianne Faithfull performs during Here, There and Everywhere, a 1999 charity concert in memory of Sir Paul McCartney’s late wife Linda, at London’s Royal Albert Hall (Sean Dempsey/PA)

Marianne Faithfull arrives for the premiere of Marie Antoinette, at the Palais des Festival, during the 59th Cannes film Festival — Marianne Faithfull arrives for the premiere of Marie Antoinette, at the Palais des Festival, during the 59th Cannes film Festival (Anthony Harvey/PA)

Lily Allen (left) with Marianne Faithfull at the 2009 Q Awards — Lily Allen (left) with Marianne Faithfull at the 2009 Q Awards (Yui Mok/PA)

Marianne Faithfull after she opened the Innocence and Experience exhibition at Tate Liverpool in 2012 — Marianne Faithfull after she opened the Innocence and Experience exhibition at Tate Liverpool in 2012 (Peter Byrne/PA)

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