Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies at 56 in Paris

Marjane Satrapi, the celebrated Iranian-French author and artist behind the graphic novel "Persepolis" and its acclaimed film adaptation, has died in Paris at the age of 56. Her family confirmed her passing, attributing it to grief following the death of her husband, Mattias Ripa, who died just over a year prior.

Satrapi, born in Rasht, Iran, in 1969, later relocated to France in 1994 and became a French citizen in 2006. Her seminal work, "Persepolis," offered a poignant portrayal of her childhood and adolescence navigating the religious governance and social restrictions in Iran after the 1979 revolution. The narrative also explored her subsequent exile and life abroad.

The artist was primarily an illustrator, but "Persepolis" brought her global acclaim. The work's honest depiction of personal and political upheaval resonated with readers worldwide, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature and art.

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Marjane Satrapi died of grief, a little over a year after the death of her husband and the love of her life, Mattias Ripa.