Marjane Satrapi death reason: Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed author of Persepolis, has passed away in Paris at the age of 56. Her work brought Iranian experiences to a global audience. Satrapi was a strong advocate for freedom and women's rights. Her death follows the passing of her husband.

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.

French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film “Persopolis”, has died of "sadness", members in her close entourage said Thursday. She was…

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