The 73-year-old musician is receiving treatment for COVID-19 in a London hospital, her manager confirmed on Saturday.
Nearly 400 messages have additionally accumulated in the comments section of Republic Media's Facebook announcement, which was later re-posted to Faithfull's official page. In them, Faithfull's fans voiced both encouragement and admiration for the singer, who has spoken about her experiences with addiction, homelessness and chronic illness in the past.
"Dear Marianne, I hold you in such high regard that I called my daughter Marianne after you! You have always inspired me so much with your strength of character, endurance, intelligence, beauty and talent. So sorry to hear you are unwell. Please get better soon, sending you much love," one supporter wrote on Facebook, while another cited Faithfull's"indomitable spirit."
U.K.-based singer Marianne Faithfull has seen an outpouring of supportive messages from fans on social media since her management company confirmed she has been hospitalized for COVID-19 treatment.about the hospitalization following Saturday's announcement, performance artist Penny Arcade, a close friend of Faithfull's, offered more information about the days leading up to the performer's admission.
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