Marjane Satrapi, renowned Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker, dies at 56, leaving a legacy of advocacy for freedom and women's rights.

French-Iranian author and illustartor Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has died, her family said on Thursday. She was 56.

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