Singer Marianne Faithfull dies at 78

Singer and histrion Marianne Faithfull has died astatine the property of 78, her spokesperson has said.

"It is with heavy sadness that we denote the decease of the singer, songwriter and histrion Marianne Faithfull," a connection said.

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

"She volition beryllium dearly missed."

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