Rheumatoid Arthritis Contributed to Edith Piaf's Painkiller Addiction
Medically Reviewed The beloved French singer Edith Piaf (1915–1963) dealt with many health challenges, including rheumatoid arthritis, during her short life. Alamy It can be said that Edith Piaf, the French singing sensation who rose from a life of poverty and a footloose existence to become an internationally known chanteuse and actress, lived life on her own terms. Indeed, one of her most famous songs was “ Non, je ne regrette rien” (“I regret nothing”). Though the song is more than 60 years old, its message is timeless. The Allstate insurance company even featured it in a TV co...