Marianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78

Marianne Faithfull, who has died aged 78. Photograph: Yann Orhan

Marianne Faithfull, whose six-decade career marked her out as one of the UK’s most versatile and characterful singer-songwriters, has died aged 78.

A spokesperson said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull.