Marjane Satrapi, acclaimed French-Iranian 'Persepolis' author and filmmaker, dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, the celebrated French-Iranian artist, author, and filmmaker renowned for her graphic novel "Persepolis," has passed away at the age of 56. She died on June 4, 2026, leaving behind a significant legacy in both literature and cinema. Her autobiographical work "Persepolis," which chronicled her childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, garnered international acclaim and was later adapted into an Oscar-nominated animated film.

Family members stated that Satrapi "died of sadness" following the death of her husband, Swedish producer Mattias Ripa, who passed away in April 2025. Throughout her career, Satrapi was an outspoken advocate for women's rights and a critic of Iran's theocratic government, often using her art to convey universal messages of freedom and dignity.