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.
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04/06/2026 - 10:46 GMT+2
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.
Satrapi’s family and friends revealed the shocking news.
“Marjane Satrapi died of grief just over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life,” stated the press release from her loved ones.
Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian Director of Oscar-Nominated ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, ‘Persepolis’ author and director, dies at 56
'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
Marjane Satrapi, author of graphic novel series ‘Persepolis’, dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of Persepolis, dies aged 56
French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis', dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French author of 'Persepolis', dies aged 56
The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution.
Marjane Satrapi, the Oscar-Nominated writer and director of 'Persepolis,' has died at 56.
Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel and film 'Persepolis,' has died aged…
Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel and film "Persepolis", has died aged…
The series, which earned her worldwide acclaim, was an account of her childhood struggles with the restrictions after Iran’s 1979…
A statement said she died of 'sadness' a year after losing her husband.
