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Singer Marianne Faithfull in hospital with coronavirus

Marianne Faithfull is in hospital having tested positive for Covid-19
Marianne Faithfull is in hospital having tested positive for Covid-19

Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, the 73-year old 'swinging sixties' legend, is in hospital in London with coronavirus.

Her agent Francois Ravard said the 73-year-old is in a stable condition and is "responding to treatment".

The singer-songwriter is being treated in a London hospital.

Mr Ravard said: "She is stable and responding to treatment, we all wish her well and a full and speedy recovery.

The performer Penny Arcade, who is a friend, told Rolling Stone that Faithfull had self-isolated following a cold. She checked herself into hospital last Monday, where she tested positive for Covid-19. She has also contracted pneumonia.

Faithfull pictured with the RTÉ broadcaster Tom McGurk in 1976

Faithfull, who was a colourful part of the 1960s scene, enjoyed solo hit singles with a number of songs including The Ballad of Lucy Jordan and As Tears Go By. She also released the critically-acclaimed album, Broken English.

In addition to her music career, Faithfull has also acted in films including Girl On A Motorcycle, as well as theatre productions.

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