Latest News About Marjane Satrapi dies

Updated 2026-06-18 13:48

Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian author of Persepolis, passed away on June 4, 2026 in Paris at age 56, according to close associates. Her family described the death as being caused by sorrow, following the passing of her husband Mattias Ripa on April 8, 2025. The news was reported by outlets including Le Gala and Rolling Stone, emphasizing her roles as writer, director and visual artist and the significance of her work on freedom of expression. Gala and other outlets celebrate her contributions to graphic novels and film. Her death marks a notable chapter in contemporary literature and advocacy for liberty.

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Marjane Satrapi, la liberté en noir et blanc s'est éteinte jeudi 4 juin

L’artiste franco-iranienne Marjane Satrapi, autrice de Persepolis, réalisatrice, peintre, dessinatrice et voix majeure de la liberté iranienne, est morte jeudi 4 juin 2026 à Paris à l’âge de 56 ans. Son entourage l’a annoncée « morte de tristesse », un peu plus d’un an après la disparition de Mattias Ripa, son mari et l’amour de…

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