Jagger's Rolling Stone bandmate Keith Richards also honored their friend, who died on Thursday at age 78 Mick Jagger is reflecting on the life and legacy of late musician Marianne Faithfull. On Thursday,

Marianne Faithfull, who died today at 78, was crucial to the story of the Rolling Stones. Discovered by producer Andrew Loog Oldham at a party for the band, she later dated Mick Jagger from 1966 to 1970 and inspired him to write songs including “Wild Horses” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.

The singer, who had a long relationship with Sir Mick Jagger at the height of her fame, also carved out a career as an actress.