Born: 19 December 1915 · Died: 10 October 1963 · Age at death: 47
How old was Édith Piaf when she died?
Édith Piaf died aged 47. She was born on 19 December 1915 and died on 10 October 1963.
French singer known as the Little Sparrow, whose songs La Vie en rose and Non, je ne regrette rien became timeless classics
Did you know?Her stage name translates to Little Sparrow, a nickname given to her because of her tiny stature and nervous energy.
Quick facts
Date of birth19 December 1915
Date of death10 October 1963
Age at death47
Cause of deathInternal bleeding
NationalityFrench
BirthplaceParis, France
Occupationsinger, actor, recording artist
Editor's Take:
Édith Piaf was the voice of French song. She grew up in poverty and sang on the streets of Paris. A nightclub owner discovered her and named her La Môme Piaf, "the little sparrow". Her powerful voice carried great pain and passion. La Vie en rose and Non, je ne regrette rien became classics. Her life was full of tragedy, including the death of her lover, boxer Marcel Cerdan. Thousands lined the streets for her funeral.
Key Milestones
1935: Discovered by Louis Leplée
1946: La Vie en rose – signature song
1949: Hymne à l'amour for Marcel Cerdan
1960: Non, je ne regrette rien – Olympia comeback
Édith Giovanna Gassion (19 December 1915 – 10 October 1963), known as Édith Piaf (French:), was a French singer and lyricist. She is regarded as France's greatest popular singer and one of the most celebrated performers in the world.
Édith Piaf's birthday is December 19. She was born on December 19, 1915 in Paris, France.
How old was Édith Piaf when she died?
Édith Piaf died on October 10, 1963, aged 47.
Who shares a birthday with Édith Piaf?
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