For other uses, see Edith Piaf (disambiguation). Édith Giovanna Gassion (19 December 1915 – 10 October 1963), known as Édith Piaf (French: [edit pjaf]), was a French singer and lyricist best known …

Dec 18, 2025 · Edith Piaf (born December 19, 1915, Paris, France—died October 10, 1963, Plascassier, near Grasse) was a French singer and actress whose passionate interpretation of the chanson, or …

Apr 2, 2014 · Édith Piaf, also known as “The Little Sparrow,” rose to international stardom in the late 1930s as a symbol of French passion and tenacity. Of Piaf’s many ballads, “La Vie en Rose,” which …

Piaf grew in status entertaining in elegant cafés and cabarets and became a singing sensation amid the chic French society with her throbbing vocals and raw, emotional power.

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Piaf, Edith (1915–1963) France's greatest popular singer of the 20th century, whose tragic life made her an interpreter of the lives and loves of ordinary men and women and whose ability to perform despite …

Feb 4, 2025 · Discover Édith Piaf's life, her age, marriages, and renowned songs. Explore her legacy as a beloved French singer and cultural icon.

4 days ago · Edith Piaf (December 19, 1915 - October 11, 1963) was one of France's most beloved singers, with much success shortly before and during World War II. Her music reflected her tragic …

The stage name given to her by theatre impresario Louis Leplee was La Mome Piaf, Sparrow Kid; piaf is the Parisian slang word for sparrow. Following the murder of Louis Leplee, her next mentor …

Her real name was Édith Giovanna Gassion. She became a national icon. Her music was an image of her tragic life. Piaf was known for singing ballads in a heartbreaking voice.