The Iranian-French author’s graphic novel series introduced millions of readers to the struggles of ordinary Iranians during the Islamic Revolution.

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.

La dessinatrice de bande dessinée est décédée à l’âge de 56 ans. Elle était hospitalisée à Munich depuis deux mois.

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