Marianne Faithfull dead: Singer & actress best known for hit single As Tears Go By dies aged 78

ICONIC vocalist Marianne Faithfull, champion known for the opus As Tears Go By, has died astatine the property of 78.

The bittersweet quality was breached this evening by a spokesperson for the legendary artist.

Marianne passed distant today, surrounded by her family.

They shared a connection which read: "It is with heavy sadness that we denote the decease of the singer, songwriter and histrion Marianne Faithfull.

"Marianne passed distant peacefully successful London today, successful the institution of her loving family.

"She volition beryllium dearly missed."