Édith Piaf (born 19 December 1915, died 11 October 1963) was one of France's most beloved singers and became a national icon. Her singing reflected her tragic life, with her specialty being the poignant ballad performed in a heartbreaking voice. Among her famous songs are "La vie en rose" (1946), "Hymne à l'amour" (1949), "Milord" (1959), "Non, je ne regrette rien" (1960). A filmed biography on her life, titled La Môme (shown in the United States as La Vie En Rose, in French, with English subtitles) was released in June 2007. There have been other dramatized versions of her life, including a Tony Award-winning play entitled Piaf, which was also telecast on PBS. Early life Despite numerous published biographies, much of Édith's life is shrouded in mystery. She was born Édith Giovanna Gassion in Bellev