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Édith Piaf (Edith Giovanna Gassion (La Môme Piaf, The French Billie Holiday)) was born on 19 December, 1915 in Paris, France, is a soundtrack,actress,music_department. Discover Édith Piaf's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?

Popular As Edith Giovanna Gassion (La Môme Piaf, The French Billie Holiday)
Occupation soundtrack,actress,music_department
Age 47 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 19 December, 1915
Birthday 19 December
Birthplace Paris, France
Date of death 10 October, 1963
Died Place Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Nationality France

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Édith Piaf Height, Weight & Measurements

At 47 years old, Édith Piaf height is 4' 9¾" (1.47 m) .

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Height 4' 9¾" (1.47 m)
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Who Is Édith Piaf's Husband?

Her husband is Théo Sarapo (9 October 1962 - 10 October 1963) ( her death), Jacques Pills (20 September 1952 - 15 May 1957) ( divorced)

Family
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Husband Théo Sarapo (9 October 1962 - 10 October 1963) ( her death), Jacques Pills (20 September 1952 - 15 May 1957) ( divorced)
Sibling Not Available
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Édith Piaf Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Édith Piaf worth at the age of 47 years old? Édith Piaf’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from France. We have estimated Édith Piaf's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1915

When one thinks of Edith Piaf, one thinks of love, sorrow and beautiful music. One did not breathe without the other two. 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. Piaf spent her youth entertaining passers-by, receiving little formal education in the process. She often accompanied her father's acrobat street act with her singing and at various times was forced to live with various relatives, in alleys or in cheap hotels. An aborted love affair left her with a baby girl at age 17, but little Marcelle died of meningitis at 2 years old. Devastated, Piaf returned to the streets she knew, now performing solo. Her fortunes finally changed when an impresario, Louis Leplee, mesmerized by what he heard, offered the starving but talented urchin a contract. He alone was responsible for taking her off the streets at age 20 and changing her name from Edith Gassion to "La Mome Piaf" (or "Kid Sparrow"). Piaf grew in status entertaining in elegant cafés and cabarets and became a singing sensation amid the chic French society with her throbbing vocals and raw, emotional power.

1935

Had a child named Marcelle who died at the age of two, in 1935, from meningitis.

1936

From 1936, Piaf recorded many albums and eventually became one of the highest paid stars in the world. She was first embroiled in scandal when her mentor, Leplee, was murdered and she was held for questioning. She managed to survive the messy affair and carry on while her ever-growing society circle now began to include such elite members as writer/director Jean Cocteau. Piaf also took to writing and composing around this time; one of the over 80 songs she wrote included her signature standard, "La vie en rose. " Although she appeared sporadically in films, it was live audiences that sustained her. Piaf later toured the United States to branch out internationally. America was slow to accept the melodramatic Piaf but she persevered and eventually won legions of fans. She also continued a series of affairs with the likes of actor Paul Meurisse, composer Henri Contet and, most notably, boxing champion Marcel Cerdan.

1940

Was believed by many to be a collaborator during the Nazi occupation of Paris (1940-1944).

1949

The latter's death in a 1949 plane crash left Piaf broken and devastated. Many claim this was the beginning of her downfall. Piaf had a life-long habit of involving herself heart and soul in the launching of her lovers' careers. Over the years this would include Yves Montand and Eddie Constantine.

1951

Two serious car accidents suffered in 1951 led to a morphine and alcohol addiction that left Piaf's life skidding out of control despite a potentially happy marriage in 1952 to actor Jacques Pills. Though slowly crippled by severe arthritis, a series of spectacular comebacks in concert and recordings would follow over the years but her health would slowly waste her away. Piaf's last appearance was at the Paris Olympia, racked and hunched over with pain and barely able to stand.

1963

Her last recorded song was "L'homme de Berlin" in 1963, the year of her death. She died in poverty on the same day as her friend Cocteau and at the age of 47, the same age as her equally tortured American counterpart, Judy Garland.

1976

The theme of the celebrity's tragic life and death is recalled in the song "Cage the Songbird". A song written by Elton John, Bernie Taupin, and Davey Johnstone and performed by Elton John, first appearing on the album Blue Moves in 1976. It tells the fictional story of torch singer Edith Piaf's last hours before a tragic suicide. "Cage the Songbird," is particularly noteworthy as it recalls the life of Edith Piaf in much the same way that "Candle in the Wind" had immortalized Marilyn Monroe.

1998

Her song "La vie en rose" was voted a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1998.

2007

Is portrayed by Marion Cotillard in La Vie En Rose (2007), a biopic about her life.

2012

On 12 June 2012, Piaf and jazz trumpeter Miles Davis were pictured on separate commemorative postage stamps in a joint issue by the USA and France. The nondenominated 'forever' USA stamps had an initial issue price of 45¢; each; the French stamps had denominations of 0,60 EUR (Davis) and 0,89 EUR (Piaf).

2016

In 2016, Lambert Wilson released the album "Wilson chante Montand" in which he sings the songs of Yves Montand. The musical arrangements of the 17 songs were made by Bruno Fontaine. Among the 17 tracks there is "Mais qu'est-ce que j'ai ?" composed by Henri Betti with the lyrics of Édith Piaf in 1947.