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French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies at 56

French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies of 'sadness' at 56 French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has died of "sadness", members of her entourage said Thursday. Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film "Persepolis", has died aged 56, a year after the passing of "the love of her life", a member of her close circle said on Thursday. "Marjane Satrapi...

Hacker News 6d ago

Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56 Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56 Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Satrapi was a prominent voice on exile and women’s freedom. Her family says she died of ‘sadness’ after the death of her husband.

Al Jazeera 6d ago

Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56 June 4, 2026The Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, who became known worldwide through her graphic novel and film "Persepolis," has died at the age of 56, according to news agency AFP. "Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life," her family said in a statement sent to AFP. Ripa, a Swedish producer, actor and screenwriter, died on April 8, 2025.

Deutsche Welle 6d ago

French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi dead at 56

French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies at 56 French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has died, her family said on Thursday. “Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life,” they said in a statement sent to AFP. Satrapi was an outspoken critic of Iran’s theocratic regime, arrived in France in 1994 and gained French nationality...

France 24 6d ago

‘Persepolis’ author Marjane Satrapi dies ‘of sadness’ aged 56

‘Persepolis’ author Marjane Satrapi dies ‘of sadness’ aged 56 The renowned graphic novel and film adaptation recount her early life and struggles in the shadow of the 1979 revolution Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has died aged 56, a year after the passing of “the love of her life”, a member of her close circle said on Thursday. “Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa,...

South China Morning Post 6d ago

French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’

French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’ Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic novel was born from her experiences of the Islamic revolution and war with Iraq. French-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. Best known for her autobiographical graphic novel Persepolis, which she later directed as a film, Satrapi’s passing was announced on Thursday by French President Emmanuel Macron’s office.

Al Jazeera 5d ago

Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, dead at 56

Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker known for Persepolis, 'dies of sadness' at the age of 56 Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 1:36pm 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...

ABC Australia 5d ago

French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies at 56

French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies at 56 French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has died, her family said on Thursday. “Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life,” they said in a statement sent to AFP. Satrapi was an outspoken critic of Iran’s theocratic regime, arrived in France in 1994 and gained French nationality...

France 24 6d ago

Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis reshaped how the world sees Iran

Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis reshaped how the world sees Iran First published in 2000, Persepolis created a transformative shift in comics, memoir and political storytelling - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Marjane Satrapi, best known for her memoir and film Persepolis, has died, aged 56. The death of this much loved Iranian–French artist, graphic novelist, film-maker and activist has been met with widespread celebration of her life – and its dedication to resistance, freedom and...

The Independent World 5d ago

Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of 'Persepolis', dies aged 56

Marjane Satrapi became known worldwide for her critically acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel “Perspolis” - which she later directed as an animated feature. It premiered at Cannes in 2007 and was Oscar nominated. French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel “Persopolis” and its 2007 film adaptation, has died in Paris at the age of 56.

Euronews 6d ago