Édith Piaf Musical artist

Édith Piaf (French: [eˈdit pjaf]; 19 December 1915 – 10 October 1963; married name Édith Giovanna Lamboukas, previously Pills, born Gassion) was a French cabaret singer who became widely regarded as France's national diva, as well as being one of France's greatest international stars. Her music was often autobiographical with her singing reflecting her life, with her specialty being of chanson and ballads, particularly of love, loss and sorrow. Among her songs are "La Vie en rose" (1946), "Non, je ne regrette rien" (1960), "Hymne à l'amour" (1949), "Milord" (1959), "La Foule" (1957), "l'Accordéoniste" (1955), and "Padam ... Padam ..." (1951).

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	((The Little Sparrow)) Gassion Édith Giovanna La Môme Piaf
Birth date	December 19, 1915
Birth place	Paris , French Third Republic , Belleville Paris
Date of death	October 10, 1963
Place of death	Alpes-Maritimes , French Third Republic