Latest News About Satrapi passes away

Updated 2026-06-18 13:48

Marjane Satrapi, the franco-iranian author of Persepolis, died on June 4, 2026 in Paris at age 56, as noted by 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 shared by outlets including Le Gala and Rolling Stone, noting her roles as writer, filmmaker, and artist and the influence of her work on freedom of expression. Beauxarts and other outlets celebrate her work in comics and cinema. 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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