Marjane Satrapi, acclaimed French-Iranian creator of Persepolis, dies at 56
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Emma Loffhagen
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed French-Iranian graphic novelist, filmmaker, and artist best known for her landmark memoir Persepolis, has died at age 56. According to family statements, she 'died of sadness' following the death of her husband, Swedish producer Mattias Ripa, who passed away in April of the previous year. Satrapi's work, particularly Persepolis, reshaped international perceptions of Iran, and tributes have poured in from across French politics and culture.
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'For I lost the love of my life.' — Messages posted on Satrapi's Instagram account following her husband's death.
Tributes have been paid to Satrapi from across French politics and culture following news of her passing.
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