Edith Piaf

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Timeline

1915

Édith Giovanna Gassion was born on December 19, 1915, in Paris, France.

1935

Louis Leplée discovered Piaf at Le Gerny club.

1936

Piaf's songs began receiving radio airplay.

1947

Piaf toured the United States.

1949

Piaf was involved in a car accident, leading to addiction.

1952

Piaf married Jacques Pills.

1952

Piaf performed on the Ed Sullivan Show on September 21, 1952.

1957

Piaf and Jacques Pills divorced.

1959

Final appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.

1962

Piaf married Théo Sarapo.

1963

Édith Piaf died on October 10, 1963, in Grasse, France.

1998

“La Vie en Rose” was entered into The Grammy Hall of Fame.

2007

Marion Cotillard won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Piaf in the 2007 film "La Vie en Rose".