Marjane Satrapi, author of "Persépolis" and voice for Iranian women, dies at 56
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Juliana Simões
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Summary
Marjane Satrapi, the acclaimed Franco-Iranian author, illustrator, and filmmaker best known for her graphic novel "Persépolis," has died at age 56 in Paris. According to a statement from family and friends, she died of sadness just over a year after the death of her husband, Mattias Ripa, a Swedish producer and actor who passed away on April 8, 2025. Following his death, Satrapi's public presence diminished significantly, with her Instagram page featuring images forming the phrase "I lost the love of my life." Satrapi's work was marked by denouncing repression, defending freedom, and maintaining a permanent connection to her native Iran, giving voice to Iranian women through her art.
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Perdi o amor da minha vida
A autora deixa uma obra marcada pela denúncia da repressão, defesa da liberdade e ligação permanente ao país onde nasceu
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