Édith Piaf (19 December, 1915—10 October, 1963) was a French singer and cultural icon who is widely accepted as the country's greatest pop singer. Her singing reflected her tragic life, with her specialty being the poignant ballad performed in a heartbreaking voice. Among her famous songs are "La vie en rose" (1946), "Hymne à l'amour" (1949), "Milord" (1959), and "Non, je ne regrette rien" (1960). A filmed biography on her life, titled La Môme (shown as La Vie En Rose in Britain and the United States), and starring Marion Cotillard (who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for portraying Piaf), was released in June 2007. There have been other dramatized versions of her life, including a Tony Award-winning play entitled Piaf, which was also telecast on the American PBS network.

Édith Piaf (December 19, 1915 – October 11, 1963) was one of France’s most loved singers and a national icon. Her music reflected her tragic life, with her speciality being the poignant ballad presented with a heartbreaking voice. Among her most famous songs are “La vie en rose” (1946), “Hymne à l’amour” (1949), “Milord” (1959), “Non, je ne regrette rien” (1960). Despite the numerous biographies, many facts and events of Édith’s life are shrouded in mystery. She was bo