Faithfull was first discovered at a London party by Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, who introduced her to Jagger and Richards. Faithfull's rendition of "As Tears Go By"

The legendary singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull died Thursday at the age of 78 at her home in London. Dubbed one of the best singers of all time, Rolling Stone described Faithfull as an artist “who transcended ‘it girl’ status in the Sixties with a stunning second act as a singer-songwriter of earned hard wisdom.”

Marianne Faithfull, whose 1960s turn as a swinging London pop star was succeeded by a striking punk-era artistic rebirth, died Thursday. She was 78.