Marianne Faithfull, Grammy-nominated singer, actress, and one of the most prominent female voices of the British Invasion, died in London on Thursday. She was 78. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Marianne Faithfull's first hit, "As Tears Go By," was recorded when she was just 17 years old after she met with the manager of the Rolling Stones at a party.

Marianne Faithfull, a singer and actress known for hits like "As Tears Go By," died Thursday, a spokesperson confirmed. She was 78. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull,