Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, dead at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker known for her graphic novel Persepolis, has passed away at the age of 56. Her work, which highlighted themes of freedom and women's rights, earned her significant recognition in the arts community. Satrapi's death is mourned by many, including French President Emmanuel Macron, who praised her contributions to culture and advocacy.
- ▪Marjane Satrapi was a prominent advocate for women's rights and free speech in Iran.
- ▪She is best known for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, which depicts her childhood during the Islamic Revolution.
- ▪Satrapi's passing comes a year after the death of her husband, Mattias Ripa.
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Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker known for Persepolis, 'dies of sadness' at the age of 56Topic:Arts, Culture and EntertainmentFri 5 Jun 2026 at 1:36pmFri 5 Jun 2026 at 1:36pmFri 5 Jun 2026 at 1:36pmMarjane Satrapi, pictured at the Rome International Film Festival in 2012, was an advocate for women's freedom in Iran. (AP Photo: Alessandra Tarantino)In short:Comic book artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi is being mourned by the French arts community after her death at the age of 56.Satrapi, who was born in Iran, was a committed advocate to furthering free speech and women's rights in her birth country.She was most well-known for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, a coming-of-age tale set against the 1979 Islamic…
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