Mick leads Faithfull tributes

ROLLING Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger has led tributes to "wonderful friend and beautiful singer" Marianne Faithfull following her death aged 78.

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Sir Mick was joined by band-mates Ronnie Wood and Keith Richards in paying tribute to the singer and actress, whose version of As Tears Go By reached number nine in the UK singles chart.

In addition to her music career, Faithfull also acted in films including The Girl On A Motorcycle with French actor Alain Delon, as well as theatre productions.

In a post on Instagram, Sir Mick, 81, wrote: "I am so saddened to hear of the death of Marianne Faithfull.

"She was so much part of my life for so long. She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress. She will always be remembered."

From 1966 to 1970, Faithfull was in a highly publicised relationship with Sir Mick following his split from model and actress Chrissie Shrimpton.