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Anita Pallenberg

Anita Pallenberg was an Italian-German actress, model, artist, and fashion designer best known for her association with the Rolling Stones and for her roles in 1960s and 1970s films.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Anita Pallenberg was an Italian-German actress, model, artist, and fashion designer best known for her association with the Rolling Stones and for her roles in 1960s and 1970s films. She was widely described as a style icon and muse of the band. Pallenberg died in 2017 at the age of 75.

Early life

Pallenberg was born on 6 April 1942 and is described in sources as Italian-German, with birthplace reported as Rome or Hamburg. She later moved into modelling and became part of the international arts and fashion scene.

Career

She worked as a model and appeared in films during the 1960s and 1970s. Sources commonly identify Barbarella and Performance among her best-known screen roles.

Relationship with the Rolling Stones

Pallenberg became known for her close association with the Rolling Stones. She was the partner of Brian Jones and later Keith Richards, and is widely described as a muse and style influence within their circle.

Later life and death

Pallenberg died on 13 June 2017 in Chichester, England. Sources report that she was 75 years old at the time of her death.

Key facts

  • Anita Pallenberg was an Italian-German actress, model, artist, and fashion designer.
  • She was closely associated with the Rolling Stones and described as their muse.
  • She was romantically involved with Brian Jones and later Keith Richards, with whom she had three children.
  • Her screen credits include cult films such as Barbarella and Performance.
  • She died on 13 June 2017 at the age of 75.
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Canadian context

Anita Pallenberg is of interest to Canadian readers through her influence on international rock culture, fashion, and 1960s counterculture, which were widely covered and consumed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Anita Pallenberg?
Anita Pallenberg was an Italian-German actress, model, artist, and fashion designer best known for her association with the Rolling Stones.
What was Anita Pallenberg known for?
She was known for her modelling and film work, her style influence, and her relationships with Brian Jones and Keith Richards.
What films is Anita Pallenberg associated with?
She is commonly associated with Barbarella, Performance, and Candy.
How many children did Anita Pallenberg have?
She had three children with Keith Richards.
When did Anita Pallenberg die?
She died on 13 June 2017.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Pallenberg
    Supports: Birth and death dates; occupations; relationship with Brian Jones and Keith Richards; children; Rolling Stones association.
  2. BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40271793
    Supports: Death in 2017 at age 73; modelling and 1960s scene; survived by children and grandchildren.
  3. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/de/name/nm0657848/bio/
    Supports: Film credits; death details; profession as actress and producer.
  4. Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Anita-Pallenberg
    Supports: Biographical identification as an Italian actress and general notability.