Marjane Satrapi
Marjane Satrapi is a French-Iranian graphic novelist, cartoonist, illustrator, film director, and children's book author. Her best-known works include the graphic novel Persepolis and its film…
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Jun 5, 2026
Lean Left
The Franco-Iranian artist and author of Persepolis died at 56 on June 4, triggering widespread tributes across French cultural and political life.
Jun 5, 2026
Lean Left
Acclaimed Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi died at age 56, with French President Emmanuel Macron among those paying tribute.
Jun 5, 2026
Far Left
The Persepolis author and Iranian dissident artist has died, described by writer Dina Nayeri as having died of sadness, prompting an outpouring of grief from Iranian women globally.