Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for women's rights, has died at 56. French President Emmanuel Macron is among those paying tribute to the artist.

Des proches de l'artiste ont annoncé son décès à l'AFP dans un communiqué.

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…

Born in Iran, the artist moved to France in her youth due to censorship in her homeland

She was best known for her acclaimed graphic memoir Persepolis