Edith Piaf

Édith Giovanna Gassion, known as Edith Piaf, was a French singer and songwriter. Born on December 19, 1915, and passed away on October 10, 1963, she is famous for songs like 'La Vie en rose' and 'Non, je ne regrette rien'. Her early life was filled with hardship, being raised in part by her grandmother who ran a brothel. She was discovered by nightclub owner Louis Leplée, who gave her the nickname La Môme Piaf (The Little Sparrow). She became an international star in the 1940s with her powerful voice and emotive singing style. Despite numerous personal tragedies, including a tumultuous love life and health issues, she remains one of France's greatest cultural icons, remembered for her deep, expressive voice and emotional impact. She was impulsive, outspoken, and hot-headed. A single mother, she enjoyed singing and writing songs, having grown up in a brothel, and was discovered by Louis Leplée.