Marianne Faithfull was in touch with Sadie Frost before her death.
Sadie Frost has revealed she had a phone call with Marianne Faithfull just days before she passed away.
The ‘Swinging Sixties’ icon’s death was announced by her spokesperson on Thursday (30.01.25) evening and tributes continue to flood in for the singer and actress.
‘Empire State’ actress Sadie, 59, was among those to pay their respects and revealed they had planned to meet up.
Alongside a throwback black-and-white snap of her friend, she wrote on her Instagram Story: “RIP dear Marianne.
“We had spoken recently on the phone… And sadly we had planned to meet which hadn’t happened. I have lots of amazing memories of times together – love you M.”
Marianne’s former lover, Sir Mick Jagger, remembered Marianne as a “wonderful friend”.
He said on Instagram alongside a series of vintage photographs of him with Marianne from the 1960s: “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.”
Marianne started her musical journey in 1964, recording ‘As Tears Go By’, a song penned by Rolling Stones stars Mick, Keith Richards, and their manager Andrew Loog Oldham.
The track reached the UK Top 10, marking the start of her association with the Stones.
Her personal life became entwined with the band, and after her marriage to artist John Dunbar ended, she entered a relationship with Mick, becoming a fixture in London’s ‘Swinging Sixties’ scene.
Keith also paid a touching tribute to his late friend.
The 81-year-old guitarist posted a recent photograph of the pair together, with him clinking a wine glass against Marianne’s teacup, and said: “My heartfelt condolences to Marianne’s family! I’m so sad and will miss her!! Love, Keith.”
Their Stones bandmate Ronnie Wood, 77, added on his Instagram page: “Farewell dear Marianne.”
Confirming the sad news, Marianne’s spokesperson said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull.
“Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. She will be dearly missed.”
Marianne Faithfull was planning to meet up with Sadie Frost before her death
