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 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.

Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger has paid tribute to “wonderful friend and beautiful singer” Marianne Faithfull following her death aged 78. He was joined by bandmates Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards, the latter with whom Sir Mick wrote Faithfull’s first single As Tears Go By, which reached number nine in the UK singles chart.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,” a Thursday, January 30, statement shared with the BBC read. “Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. She will be dearly missed.”

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, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull," her rep said in a statement.

Jagger's Rolling Stone bandmate Keith Richards also honored their friend, who died on Thursday at age 78 Mick Jagger is reflecting on the life and legacy of late musician Marianne Faithfull. On Thursday,

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.