Marianne Faithfull, British pop star and Rolling Stones muse, dies at 78

Marianne Faithfull, the British pop star who inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones' greatest songs has died at the age of 78.

Faithfull passed away Thursday in London, her music promotion company Republic Media said in a statement to CBS News.

"It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull," her spokesperson said. "Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. She will be dearly missed."