Edith Piaf
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1915
Birth
Édith Giovanna Gassion was born in Paris on December 19, 1915.
1929
Early Career Start
Approximate start of her early career.
1935
Discovered by Louis Leplée
Édith Piaf is discovered by Louis Leplée.
1936
First Records and Radio
Piaf releases her first records and becomes a popular singer on the radio.
1940
Start of WWII Period
Beginning of World War II period.
1944
End of WWII Period
End of World War II period.
1947
US Tour and 'La Vie en Rose'
Tours the US and gains global success with 'La Vie en Rose'; lover Marcel Cerdan dies.
1949
Car Accident
Involved in a car accident, leading to addiction.
1952
Marriage to Jacques Pills
Marriage with Jacques Pills.
1955
Later Career Start
Start of her later career.
1957
Divorce from Jacques Pills
Divorced from Jacques Pills.
1959
Last Appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
Last appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
1962
Marriage to Théo Sarapo
Marries Théo Sarapo.
1963
Death
Édith Piaf dies of liver cancer on October 10, 1963.
2007
'La Vie en Rose' Biopic
Release of the biopic *La Vie en Rose*.