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Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
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- The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution.
- "Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life," her family said in a statement sent to AFP.
- Ripa, a Swedish producer, actor and screenwriter, died on April 8, 2025.
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The Iranian-born author of the acclaimed graphic novel and film offered a deeply personal account of Iran's Islamic Revolution.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Eq Ht Marjane Satrapi became world famous for her graphic novel 'Persepolis'Image: Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement The Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, who became known worldwide through her graphic novel and film "Persepolis," has died at the age of 56, according to news agency AFP.
"Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life," her family said in a statement sent to AFP.
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