Marianne Faithfull died Thursday in London at age 78. The singer, actress and "It" girl of 1960s London inspired — or wrote — numerous Rolling Stones songs.

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.

Following the news of iconic British singer and actress Marianne Faithfull’s death, the Rolling Stones have paid tribute to their longtime friend. The band’s official X account posted a throwback video of a young Mick Jagger and Keith Richards performing “As Tears Go By,