Edith Piaf Édith Giovanna Gassion (b.12/29/15 – d. 10/10/63) known as Édith Piaf, 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. Early LifeThe name “Édith” was inspired by British nurse Edith Cavell,…