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The event was too momentous to pass up. In a tribute, Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger and other band members touched on the passing of Marianna Fathfull, who had been such a part of their earlier lives. Jagger was joined by his bandmates Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards in mourning the loss of the iconic artist.

Sir Mick, 81, wrote, “I am so saddened to hear of the death of Marianne Faithfull. She was so much part of my life for so long. She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress. She will always be remembered.” The post included a touching photo of the pair arm in arm.

Keith Richards, also 81, also shared his condolences on Instagram, stating, “My heartfelt condolences to Marianne’s family. I am so sad and will miss her.” His post featured a picture of the two enjoying a drink together.

Ronnie Wood, 77 added his own tribute with a photo of him and Richards in a studio with Faithfull, writing, “Farewell dear Marianne.”

Marianne Faithfull: five decades on stage and screen

Faithfull's career spanned over five decades, beginning in 1964 when she was discovered by the Rolling Stones manager. Her self-titled debut album in 1965 included the top 10 hits "As Tears Go By" and "Come and Stay with Me."

From 1966 to 1970, Faithfull and Jagger had a high-profile relationship. Her first hit, "As Tears Go By," co-written by Jagger and Richards was followed by a series of successful singles, including "Come and Stay with Me," "This Little Bird," and "Summer Nights."

Faithfull co-wrote "Sister Morphine" with Sir Mick and Richards for the Stones’ 1971 album "Sticky Fingers," releasing her own version in 1969 featuring guitarist Ry Cooder and Jack Nitzsche on piano. She famously made headlines in 1967 when she was found wearing nothing but a rug during a drugs bust at the country house of Keith Richards.

Following her split with Sir Mick, Faithfull spent two years on the streets of Soho while addicted to heroin. She made a comeback with "Broken English" in 1979, now regarded as a landmark release. In 1987, she reinvented herself as a jazz and blues singer with the critically acclaimed "Strange Weather" and went into rehab in the same decade. Her final album was a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Warren Ellis (of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds), called "She Walks in Beauty" (2021).

As a singer, songwriter, and actress, Marianne Faithfull will be remembered for her emotive performance and life on the edge.

(ML. Source: The Scotsman et al.  Photo: picture-alliance/ dpa / Jörg Carstensen 13889928)