French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi dead at 56
Summary
Marjane Satrapi, a French-Iranian author and illustrator known for her graphic novel "Persepolis," has died at the age of 56. She was known for her critical views of Iran's government and for depicting her life in Tehran before moving to Europe.Key Facts
- Marjane Satrapi was 56 years old when she passed away.
- She was the author and illustrator of "Persepolis," a story about her childhood in Tehran.
- Satrapi criticized Iran’s theocratic (religious) government.
- She moved to France in 1994 and became a French citizen in 2006.
- In 2025, she refused the French Legion of Honour award because she disagreed with France’s approach to Iran.
- Satrapi’s work highlighted struggles under Iran’s Islamic leadership after the 1979 revolution.
- She died about a year after her husband, Mattias Ripa.
- Satrapi also created artwork for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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