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Edith PiafÉdith Piaf Édith Piaf French singer (1915–1963) For other uses, see Edith Piaf (disambiguation). Édith Giovanna Gassion (19 December 1915 – 10 October 1963), known as Édith Piaf ( French: [edit pjaf]), was a French singer and lyricist best known for performing songs in the cabaret and modern chanson genres. She is widely regarded as France's greatest popular singer and one of the most celebrated performers of the 20th century.[1][2]: xi Quick facts Born, Died ... Édith Piaf Piaf in 1946 Born Édith Giovanna Gassion (1915-12-19)19 December 1915 Paris, France Died 10 October 1963(1963-10-10) (aged 47) Grasse, France Resting place Père Lachaise Cemetery Other names La Môme Piaf (French for 'The Piaf Kid') Occupations Singer street artist Years active 1935–1963… (Source: Wikipedia)
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