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More information needed on Édith Piaf advertisement controversy

Specsavers' use of Édith Piaf in advertisements has caused some adverse comment in the press, although the estate of the performer had granted full permission.

A sweeping statement like "caused some adverse comment in the press" probably needs more citations than a post on The Guardian's music blog, and slightly more information. Optician Online, a UK journal for eyecare professionals, released an article here that provides some more factual context than John Moore's angry opinion. https://www.opticianonline.net/news/specsavers-has-no-regrets-over-piaf-ad