Marjane Satrapi, 'Persepolis' Author, Dies at 56
The acclaimed creator of Persepolis was a leading voice for women’s rights and Iranian freedom, and her work sold millions worldwide.
- On Thursday, Marjane Satrapi, the author of "Persepolis," died at 56. The French-Iranian writer gained international renown for her stark black-and-white memoir chronicling her childhood during the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
- Born in Rasht in 1969, Satrapi rose to prominence as a writer and filmmaker, directing films including "Chicken with Plums," "The Voices," and "Radioactive," a 2019 biopic about scientist Marie Curie.
- Satrapi died of sadness just over a year after her husband Mattias Ripa died last May; they had spent 31 years together, with family members confirming via the French newswire AFP.
- French President Emmanuel Macron's office paid tribute on Thursday, calling Satrapi "a figure of French culture" and "an artist enamored of freedom" whose work carried a universal message.
- Known as a vocal advocate for freedom, Satrapi refused France's Legion of Honour in 2025, citing the country's "hypocritical attitude" toward Iran while supporting dissidents facing visa difficulties.
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Marjane Satrapi, author of comic-book memoir Persepolis, dies aged 56
The Iranian-French author’s graphic novel series introduced millions of readers to the struggles of ordinary Iranians during the Islamic Revolution.
Author Satrapi, who brought the lives of Iranian women to life through *Persepolis*, passes away. AFP reported on the 4th (local time) that Marjane Satrapi, 57, author of the autobiographical graphic novel *Persepolis*, has died. In a statement sent to AFP, Satrapi's close associates said that Satrapi... her husband and lifelong partner, Matthias Lie...
Marjane Satrapi 'Dies of Sadness' Following Loss of Her Husband Mattias Ripa in 2025
Losing a loved one is truly devastating, especially for those who have already suffered so much in their lifetime. Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi has struggled with profound grief after her husband's death back in 2025. Sadly, Satrapi has ultimately succumbed to her own sadness. The renowned author has passed away earlier this week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Académie des beaux-arts (@academiedesbeauxarts) Marjane Satrapi's…
Marjane Satrapi, "Persepolis" Author and Human Rights Fighter, Dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French artist, director, and author of the graphic novel Persepolis, has died at 56. The office of French President Emmanuel Macron announced Satrapi’s passing on Thursday, June 4. No further information about the cause, place, or exact time of her death was provided. In a statement to France’s AFP newswire, an unnamed member of Satrapi’s close circle said that the artist “died of sadness” after her husband’s death j…
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