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    Édith Giovanna Gassion (19 December 1915 – 10 October 1963), known as Édith Piaf (French pronunciation: [edit pjaf]), was a French entertainer best known for performing songs in the cabaret and modern chanson genres.

  2. Sep 19, 2024 · Edith Piaf (born December 19, 1915, Paris, France—died October 10, 1963, Plascassier, near Grasse [see Researcher’s Note]) was a French singer and actress whose interpretation of the chanson, or French ballad, made her internationally famous.

  3. Dec 17, 2015 · Édith died of liver cancer at her villa in Provence in October 1963, aged 47. Her second husband, actor and singer Théo Sarapo, arranged for her body to be returned to Paris in secret to make it seem as if she had died in the city where she had spent almost all her life.

  4. Jul 31, 2024 · Edith Piaf, known as “La Môme Piaf” (The Little Sparrow) is one of France’s most iconic singers. Her voice, filled with emotion and authenticity, resonated with millions and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. |

  5. Feb 15, 2022 · Although she achieved wealth and international stardom, right from the start Edith Piaf’s life was undeniably tough. Edith Gassion (1915-1963) was born into a family of poverty-stricken street performers in Paris and abandoned by her free-wheeling mother at birth.

  6. "La Vie en rose" (French for 'Life in pink'; pronounced [la vi ɑ̃ ʁoz]) is the signature song of popular French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945, [1] popularized in 1946, and released as a single in 1947. The song became very popular in the United States in 1950, when seven versions reached the Billboard charts.

  7. Jun 17, 2019 · Edith Piaf (born Edith Giovanna Gassion; December 19, 1915–October 10, 1963) was a French singer, songwriter, and actress. She became famous for her tragic, brooding ballads, including songs such as "La Vie en Rose" and "Hymne à l'amour."

  8. She was much-loved for her mastery of both the cabaret and chanson genres. But who was Édith Piaf and what were her best-loved songs?

  9. Jan 26, 2016 · Edith Piaf in 1936 (Lipnitzki/Getty) Her life was made for the movies and the movies did it approximate justice, with Brigitte Ariel and Betty Mars sharing acting and singing duties in the 1974...

  10. Édith Piaf (aka. "La Môme Piaf") (December 19, 1915 – October 11, 1963) [ 1 ] was one of France 's most-loved singers. 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. Life and career. [change | change source]