Mick Jagger shares tribute to Marianne Faithfull: “She was so much part of my life for so long”

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Mick Jagger has shared a personal tribute to his former partner Marianne Faithfull, following the news of her death at the age of 78.Earlier today (January 30), the iconic singer and actor’s representatives announced that she had “passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family.

She will be dearly missed.”Faithfull and Jagger were in a relationship between 1966 and 1970, drawing huge public interest in their private lives during the period.

She was often referred to at the time as a “muse” for The Rolling Stones and is widely thought to have inspired some of their best known songs, including ‘Wild Horses’ and ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’.Now, Jagger has posted an image of the two of them together from the era on his Instagram, writing: “I am so saddened to hear of the death of Marianne Faithfull.”A post shared by Mick Jagger (@mickjagger)“She was so much part of my life for so long,” he added. “She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress.

She will always be remembered.”Stones guitarist Keith Richards has also shared his own tribute, posting on his X account: “My heartfelt condolences to Marianne’s family!