PARIS: The Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, who became known worldwide through the graphic novel and film “Persepolis,” has died at the age of 56, AFP learned Thursday from a member of her close circle. “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.
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, author of ‘Persepolis’, has died: statement to AFP
June 04, 2026 08:10
PARIS: The Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, who became known worldwide through the graphic novel and film “Persepolis,” has died at the age of 56, AFP learned Thursday from a member of her close circle.
“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.
Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, author of ‘Persepolis,’ has died
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Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of Persepolis, dies aged 56
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Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of 'Persepolis', dies aged 56
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Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French Author Of Graphic Novel 'Persepolis', Dies Aged 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…
Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel and film "Persepolis", has died aged…
Franco-Iranian author and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, best known globally for Persepolis, has died at the age of 56, according to…
A statement said she died of 'sadness' a year after losing her husband.
The renowned graphic novel and film adaptation recount her early life and struggles in the shadow of the 1979 revolution.
