Édith Piaf
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19 December 1915, Paris, France
DOD
10 October 1963, Plascassier, Alpes-Maritimes, France (cancer)
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4' 8"
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When one thinks of the legendary Edith Piaf, one thinks of love, music and despair. One did not breathe without the others when it came to this French singing icon. Born in Paris practically on the streets on December 19, 1915, she struggled from day one, the daughter of street performers. The mother, a singer, eventually abandoned both Edith and her father for a solo career....
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Filmography
Actor:
1. Piaf: Her Story, Her Songs (2003) ....
2. Les Amants de demain (1959) .... Simone
3. Música de siempre (1958) ....
4. French Cancan (1954) .... Eugénie Buffet
5. Si Versailles m'était conté (1954) .... Une...
Trivia
  • Her stage name, piaf, is a slang word for small bird, which fitted her physical appearance.
  • Her grave is situated in the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France.
  • She is mentioned in the song "Lady Nina" by rock band Marillion.
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