Théo Sarapo

Biography

Théo Sarapo was a French singer and actor, born in Paris to Greek parents, who married Édith Piaf in 1961, just a year before her death. He scored hit songs with Piaf, including "À quoi ça sert l'amour?" and solo hits like "La maison qui ne chante plus". As an actor, Sarapo's best-known film was Judex, directed by Georges Franju, released during Piaf's final years. He died in 1970 at the age of 34 in an automobile accident.