Edith Piaf, born with the name Edith Giovanna Gassion on December 19, 1915, in Paris, and passing away in Grasse, France, on October 11, 1963, was a renowned French cabaret singer-songwriter. She is widely regarded as the quintessential French singer, a national treasure, and even half a century after her passing, she continues to hold the distinction of being the most celebrated French performer, not only in France but worldwide.

From a young age, she earned the nickname "la Môme Piaf" (translated as "The Little Sparrow"), owing to her petite stature (she stood at just 4 feet 8 inches) and her struggle with extreme stage fright. Edith Piaf's remarkable repertoire includes timeless classics such as "La Vie en Rose," "Non, je ne regrette rien," "Hymne à l'amour," "Mon légionnaire," "La foule," "Milord," "Mon Dieu," and "L'Accordéoniste." She served as an inspiration to songwriters and nurtured many budding artists. Throughout her life, she achieved international acclaim, despite enduring a challenging and tragic conclusion to her career, plagued by serious health issues.