Latest News About Franco-Iranian author dies

Updated 2026-06-18 13:48

Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-born French author of Persepolis, died on June 4, 2026 in Paris at age 56, according to close associates. Her family described the death as being the result of sadness, following the passing of her husband Mattias Ripa on April 8, 2025. The news was publicly announced by outlets including Le Gala and Rolling Stone, noting her roles as writer, director and visual artist and the significance of her work on freedom of expression. Gala and other outlets tribute her work in comics and cinema. Her death marks a significant 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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