Edith Piaf was a famous French singer who had a difficult childhood, growing up in her grandmother's brothel and performing on the streets with her father. She debuted as a professional singer in her 20s and recorded her breakthrough hit "La Vie en Rose" in the 1930s, which brought her worldwide fame. Throughout her career, Piaf struggled with addiction and heartbreak, including the death of her lover Marcel Cerdan in a plane crash. She died in 1963 at age 47 from cirrhosis of the liver.