Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of ‘Persepolis,' dies at 56
Satrapi was 'a great artist who transformed an Iranian childhood into a universal fable,' the French presidency said.
www.nbcnews.comSatrapi, the Persepolis author, died on June 4, 2026 age 56 passed away after the death of her husband the death of her husband Mattias Ripa the family reported at age 56 the office confirmed the news leaders including Macron paid tribute noting her advocacy for freedom of expression and women’s rights Her works chronicled a Tehran childhood and offered critique of Iran's regime earning international acclaim with an Oscar-nominated film adaptation.