Celebrating an indestructible artist’s incredible life, from Rolling Stones muse to post-punk hero to rock’s coolest duet partner

First off: she had the face of an angel, a cherub. Wide eyes, silken blonde hair, perfect skin, the whole business.

The musical career of Marianne Faithfull, who died today at 78, is as seasoned and diverse as her inimitable voice. Here are 10 highlights.

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.

The British singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull has died aged 78, her spokesperson announced Thursday, saying the Sixties icon would be "dearly missed" by her legions of fans the world over.

Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star who inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones' greatest songs, has died.

The actress and Swinging London "It" girl of the 1960s was the subject of Rolling Stones songs including “Wild Horses” and “Sister Morphine.”

Marianne Faithfull died on Thursday in London at the age of 78. LOS ANGELES - Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star who helped write some of the Rolling Stones’ greatest songs, has died. She was 78 years old. Faithfull passed away on Thursday in London, her music promotion company, Republic Media, said.

Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star, muse, libertine, author and actress who inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones' greatest songs and endured as a torch singer and survivor of the lifestyle she once embodied,

The "Broken English" singer leaves behind a legacy in music, film, and fashion that spanned over half a century.

The Rolling Stones on Thursday led tributes to Sixties music icon Marianne Faithfull, adding she would be forever remembered after her death at the age of 78. Faithfull got her first break in 1964, after being discovered by Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham.