Key facts
- Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' has died at age 56.
- Her death was announced by the French presidency.
- Satrapi died 'of sadness' over a year after her husband's death.
- She was born in Iran in 1969 and moved to France in 1994.
Author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
IN SHORT
Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed French-Iranian author and illustrator of 'Persepolis,' has died at the age of 56. Her death was announced by the French presidency, with a close circle stating she died of sadness a year after her husband's passing.
Key Numbers
56age of Marjane Satrapi at death
1969year of Marjane Satrapi's birth
1994year Marjane Satrapi arrived in France
2006year Marjane Satrapi gained French nationality
Who's Involved
Marjane Satrapi
French-Iranian author and illustrator of 'Persepolis'
French presidency
Announced the death of Marjane Satrapi
Mattias Ripa
Husband of Marjane Satrapi
↳ Why This Matters
The death of Marjane Satrapi, a significant cultural figure whose work offered a unique perspective on Iranian history and identity, marks the loss of a notable voice in literature and film.